The nervous system is responsible for sensing, processing, and responding. Describe each of these functions. Describe an event that has happened to you and apply each of those functions to that event
What will be an ideal response?
* Sensing is the use of receptors such as eyes and ears to sense stimuli.
* Processing occurs when the brain makes sense of sensory input.
* Responding involves the brain sending messages to muscles based on the information processed.
* The response should include a personal example that identifies the three functions of the nervous system.
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