nervous system basic functions Flashcards
1
Q
the nervous system has 3 basic functions. what are they?
A
sensory input, integration, and motor output
2
Q
what does sensory input do?
A
uses sensory receptors to monitor internal and external environments
3
Q
what does integration do?
A
processes sensory information and determines the proper course of action
4
Q
what does motor output do?
A
the nervous system enacts a response by an organ/tissue/cell (i.e., an effector) in response to a change in the internal or external environment
