Science Common Sense


1595 - What is the role of the nervous system in regulating physiological functions of animals?

Imagine your body is like a city with many buildings, roads, and systems that work together. The nervous system is like the city's communication and control system.

Its main role is to help regulate how your body works. Here are a few key jobs:

  1. Helps you move: It sends messages to your muscles so you can walk, run, or dance.
  2. Controls your senses: It helps you see, hear, touch, taste, and smell.
  3. Regulates your body temperature: It helps keep you warm or cool, depending on the temperature outside.
  4. Helps you respond to danger: It sends warnings to your brain when something is wrong, and it helps you react quickly to stay safe.

The nervous system also helps with other important jobs, like making sure your heart beats correctly, that you can breathe properly, and that your body gets the right amount of food and water.

In short, the nervous system is like a supercomputer that helps keep your body running smoothly and keeps you alive!