A. Describe the function of your nervous system in the scenario below as your team plays basketball . Write (RI) if it receives information, (RS) if it responds to stimuli and (MH) if it maintains homeostasis. Use your papers to write your answers.
_________ 1. Your eyes receive information that a ball is being passed by your teammate on you. Your teammate looks at you and did signal.
_________ 2. Your nervous system causes a response from the passing of the ball and you jump to catch the ball.
________ 3. Breathing and heart rate are adjusted to meet your energy needs throughout the game and in catching the ball.
_________ 4. The basketball ball that you are holding was stolen by your opponent and he dribbles heading to their court. Your opponent is about to shoot the ball but because you are smart enough you jump toward the ball you were able to block your opponent’s move.
_________ 5. You feel thirsty after a tiring game. Your nervous system prompts you to drink water to replace and maintain your fluid level in your body after sweating a lot.