Question

Question: Which body system functions to receive a stimulus, processes it, and produces an appropriate response? (1 point)

Answer Choices:

( ) nervous

( ) circulatory

( ) respiratory

( ) digestive

Answer 1

( ) nervous <-- Correct

Explanation: The nervous system detects stimuli with sensory receptors, processes the information in the brain/spinal cord, and sends signals to effectors (muscles/glands) to produce an appropriate response.