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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Function of the nervous system | Transmit signals between the brain and the rest of the body, including internal organs |
| Parts of the nervous system | The brain, spinal cord, and nerves |
| ANS | The autonomic nervous system |
| CNS | Central nervous system |
| PNS | Peripheral nervous system |
| Endocrine system | A messenger system in an organism comprising feedback loops of hormones that are released by internal glands directly into the circulatory system and that target and regulate distant organs |
| The heart | To pump blood and oxygen around the body and deliver waste products back to the lungs to be removed |
| Lymphatic system | An organ system in vertebrates that is part of the immune system, and complimentary to the circulatory system |
| Respiratory system | A biological system consisting of specific organs and structures used for gas exchange in animals and plants |
| Senses | There are many more than just the five basic senses we learned in school |