Question 2 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology B
The nervous system detects information from the body and surroundings, processes it, and coordinates responses. It lets you quickly pull your hand away from a hot stove, feel pain, and identify an odor. Digesting food is mainly carried out by the digestive system, although the nervous system can help regulate digestion.
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