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Describe the nervous system as a system that enables humans to react to their surroundings and coordinate behaviour.

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The human nervous system

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Structure and function

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In the subtopic Structure and function, this learning objective focuses on describe the nervous system as a system that enables humans to react to their surroundings and coordinate behaviour. Within The human nervous system, students should explain this idea in the exact curriculum context rather than as an isolated fact. Approved keywords for this objective include nervous system. nervous system means a complex network of neurones that detects stimuli, coordinates responses, and enables humans to react to their surroundings. Avoid students often describe the nervous system solely as a network of nerves without explaining its role in reacting to surroundings and coordinating behavior; instead students should emphasize that the nervous system not only consists of nerves but also processes information from stimuli and coordinates appropriate responses to enable behavior. For exam answers, create a mind map that outlines the components of the nervous system and their functions in reacting to stimuli and coordinating behavior.

Key concepts

nervous systemcoordination

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  • Misunderstanding the Role of the Nervous System: Students should emphasize that the nervous system not only consists of nerves but also processes information from stimuli and coordinates appropriate responses to enable behavior.

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