A summary of
the
Nervous
system
Dr Oladiran Olateju
School of Anatomical Sciences
© 2018 Pearson Education, Ltd.
, Functions of the
Nervous System
1. Sensory input—gathering
information
Sensory receptors
monitor changes, called
stimuli, occurring inside
and outside the body
2. Integration
Nervous system
processes and interprets
sensory input and
decides whether action
is needed
3. Motor output
A response, or effect,
activates muscles or
glands
© 2018 Pearson Education, Ltd.
the
Nervous
system
Dr Oladiran Olateju
School of Anatomical Sciences
© 2018 Pearson Education, Ltd.
, Functions of the
Nervous System
1. Sensory input—gathering
information
Sensory receptors
monitor changes, called
stimuli, occurring inside
and outside the body
2. Integration
Nervous system
processes and interprets
sensory input and
decides whether action
is needed
3. Motor output
A response, or effect,
activates muscles or
glands
© 2018 Pearson Education, Ltd.
