What Is the Main Function of Our Nervous System

question 56

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of our nervous system?

• A)To send and receive information
• B)To keep us safe
• C)To regulate our heartbeat and respiration
• D)To help us communicate with others

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Definitions:

Peristalsis

The series of wave-like muscle contractions that moves food through the digestive tract.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

A chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits without any organic cause.

Ulcerative Colitis

A chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes ulcers and inflammation in the innermost lining of the colon and rectum.

CHO

An abbreviation commonly used for carbohydrates, a group of molecules that includes sugars, starches, and fiber, critical for providing energy to living organisms.