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The Nervous System

Question 17 • 24 - 25 CR - Biology B (0411KB)

Which is an example of how the peripheral nervous system helps the body maintain its internal environment?

Answer
A
Muscles produce keratin so that hair can grow stronger.
B
Sweat glands break down the food that is consumed.
C
Muscles contract rapidly to produce heat on a cold day.
D
The brain recalls information to help take a test.

Explanation

The peripheral nervous system carries signals between the brain and spinal cord and the rest of the body. On a cold day, it helps trigger rapid muscle contractions, or shivering, which produces heat and helps maintain body temperature. Therefore, the example is muscles contracting rapidly to produce heat.

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