The Nervous System Could Be Defined As____________________

question 35

Multiple Choice

The nervous system could be defined as____________________.

• A)a complex network of wiring and circuits that carries information to and from all parts of the body
• B)a specialized system that is designed to release neurotransmitters into the bloodstream anywhere in the body
• C)all nerves and neurons that are not contained in the brain and spinal cord but that run throughout the body itself
• D)a system of glands,located throughout the body,that secrete hormones and release them into the bloodstream

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Definitions:

Adaptive Flexibility

The ability to adjust and modify one's behavior and thoughts in response to changing circumstances or environments.

Behavior Genetics

The academic discipline focused on analyzing how genetics and environmental factors impact behaviors.

Self-regulation

The process of managing one's behavior, emotions, and thoughts to achieve long-term goals.

Natural Selection

The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, a fundamental concept in the theory of evolution by Charles Darwin.