At this very moment,you are using your nervous system to help you read and understand this question.Describe the three functions of the nervous system by explaining how you are using each function right now as you answer this question.

One of the functions of the nervous system is to receive sensory input.As I looked at the words on this page,I received visual information that was received by my nervous system.Another function of the nervous system is to process incoming information.After I looked at this test question,I used my nervous system to think about the words and what they meant.The nervous system also allows one to respond to incoming input by acting on it.I did this by choosing my words and writing down my answer.