BODY CONTROL AND

RESPONSE

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 FOREWORD
This Self Learning Kit is prepared to enable students to
describe how the nervous system coordinates and regulates
feedback mechanisms to maintain homeostasis in the body.
This Self Learning Kit is divided into three parts:
A. WHAT HAPPENED- The part where the learners will answer
two pre-tests intended to measure the students’ knowledge about
the topic to be discussed.
B. WHAT I NEED TO KNOW- The part where the students will be
able to identify the four major functions of the nervous system.
They will understand how the nervous system coordinates with
other organ systems and regulates feedback mechanism in order
to maintain homeostasis. On the last part of this section, the
students are given three performance tasks where: a.) they are
going to share a certain situation when nervous system worked to
keep them safe from harm; b.) describe using personal ideas how
the nervous system coordinates other organ systems in order to
regulate feedback mechanism so that homeostasis will be
maintained; and c.) draw a self-expression in preserving the
function of the nervous system in coordinating other organ systems
and in regulating feedback mechanism to maintain homeostasis.

C. WHAT I HAVE LEARNED- The part where the students will

answer the given crossword puzzle.Classify the given actions
according to nervous functions and write at least 10 lifestyles and
classify them as good or bad for the Nervous System.

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 OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, learners shall be able to:
K: identify the four major functions of the nervous system;
S: illustrate an activity that depicts the preservation of the
function of the nervous system; and
A: cite examples on how the nervous system coordinates
with other organ systems in order to regulate feedback
mechanism
LEARNING COMPETENCY
Describe how the nervous system coordinates and regulates
feedback mechanisms to maintain homeostasis (S10LT IIIc-36).

I.WHAT HAPPENED
PRE-TEST
A. Directions: Read and answer the following questions carefully.
Choose the letter that corresponds to your answers and write it
on your notebook.
1. It functions to regulate involuntary physiologic processes
including heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, digestion,
and sexual arousal.
a. Somatic b. Sensory c. Cognitive d. Autonomic
2. It is the function of the nervous system involved in
detecting stimuli from the environment.
a. Somatic b. Sensory c. Cognitive d. Autonomic
3. It is the function of the nervous system responsible for
thinking and remembering.
a. Somatic b. Sensory c. Cognitive d. Autonomic
4. It is the function of the nervous system in making the body
move.
a. Somatic b. Sensory c. Cognitive d. Autonomic

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B. Directions: Classify the following based on the major functions
of the nervous system present in the box. Choose only the letter
that corresponds to your answer. Write your answers on your
notebook.
A. Somatic or voluntary function C. Sensory function
B . Autonomic or Involuntary function D. Cognitive function

______1. Smelling
______2. Remembering
______3. Walking
______4. Digesting
______5. Identifying

II. WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

Our body is equipped with numerous nerve cells. The
organization of these nerve cells make up the whole nervous
system. It is through the nervous system that the body is able to
interact with the various stimulus in the environment and facilitate
biological processes inside the body essential to life. The different
senses provide information to be interpreted by the brain which
will then trigger corresponding reaction to the stimulus present.
Nerve cells are commonly known as neurons. The brain has
approximately 100 billions of neuron each with a cell body and
multiple extensions. The shorter extensions (called dendrites) act
like antennae: they receive signals from, for example, other
neurons and pass them on to the cell body. The signals are then
passed on via a long extension (the axon), which can be up to a
meter long.
The nervous system is primarily divided into two major parts; called
the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The
central nervous system (CNS) includes the brain and spinal cord. It
is safely contained within the skull and vertebral canal of the spine.
All of the other nerves in the body are part of the peripheral
nervous system (PNS).

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 Everyday the body undergoes different responses to various
stimulus. There are times when the body reacts involuntarily and
nearly instantaneously to stimulus. We describe it as reflexes. For
example you are walking on the street and suddenly a horn blares
on at your back. You immediately walks towards the sidewalk to
avoid the vehicle behind. During bedtime you noticed that there
is something moving in your bed and your heart start to beat fast.
Upon walking towards your house, you smell that a chicken is
being fried by your mother and you walk fast and go immediately
to the kitchen. These are all common examples on how the
nervous system function to coordinate and regulate feedback
mechanisms (either positive or negative) to maintain homeostasis.
The four major functions of the nervous system are as follows:
1. Somatic or voluntary function- it is when the nervous
system enables the body to move;
2. Sensory function- it is when the nervous system helps us
detect stimuli from our internal and external environment;
3. Autonomic or involuntary function- it is when the nervous
system enables the important body functions to be
maintained without being aware of it; and,
4. Cognitive function- it is when the nervous systems enables
us to think and to remember.
These functions of the nervous system are not independent
of each other. We must remember that the above mentioned
functions work in a well coordinated manner in order to respond
to any situation.

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Let’s study and analyse the figure.

Receiving information from the

environment:
The driver’s eye recieve information
that she is about to encounter an
accidentt.

Maintaing Internal balance

Her nervous system raises her
breathing and heart rate,
signaling an impeding danger.
After the danger is over, the
body brings the breating and
heart rate back to normal.

Responding to the Situation:

The nervous system causes
the driver to respond by
stepping on the brake and
avoid the accident.
Figure 1: This figure illustrates how fast the nervous system respond in
coordinated manner upon receiving information from the environment,
thus it keeps our body safe and mind to function properly.
Adapted from Exploring Life Through Science Series 10, page 251.
https://www.comedytrafficschool.com/safe-brake/

The driver is driving fast and sees another car approaching

towards her(sensory function). Her heart starts to pound fast
(autonomic function). Seeing the approaching car tells her that
danger is coming (cognitive function). Her nervous system then
directs her right foot to step on the brake in order for her to avoid
the accident (somatic function).
If you were in the above situation, your brain will
immediately receive information because your alert senses will
quickly send the information. As the main controlling organ, the
brain deciphers the information as a threat and quickly sends
electrical signals through select nerves. The immediate means of

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communication of the body in this situation is in the form of
electrical nerve impulses to urgently command your muscle to
contract quickly so that the brake shall be stepped on. With
regards to electrical signals, the nerves are part also of the
endocrine system which is responsible in producing hormones, a
chemical signal that triggers your heart to pump fast and to make
your lungs to work harder. After you take the brake you will decide
to immediately drive towards the sidewalk in order for you to
avoid the accident. As your brain still sends danger signals, your
body will remain prepare to what ever danger might come and
shall stop sending such when you perceive danger is already
gone.

The above situation is an example on how your nervous

system controls and coordinates the activities of all parts of the
body. The nervous system enables the foot to step on the brake.
Thus, the nervous system controls with rapid electrical nerve
impulses, while the endocrine system produces hormones which
travel through the bloodstream and control the actions of cells
and organs. However, the role of the nervous system in
coordination of the endocrine system and of other body systems is
not just limited to circumstances where life is at risk. Their
coordination is also responsible in monitoring breathing, blood
pressure, temperature and even while we are sleeping it is very
active to make sure that the state of the body is stable. You may
refer to Figure 2 on how the nervous system coordinates with other
organ systems.
Nonetheless, nervous system functions as the fast-acting
control system that employs nerve impulses to trigger muscle
contraction or gland secretion. It coordinates other body systems,
such as endocrine system, to regualte feeback mechanism so
that homeostasis will be maintained.

In connection to this, it is vital that we follow a good lifestyle

in order to help nervous system maintain body homeostasis.
Engaging yourself in healthy activities like exercise, having
adequate rest and eating healthy food and avoiding bad habits
and vices will make you ensure a healthy nervous system.

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Figure 2: Homeostatic relationship between the Nervous System and other Body Systems
Source: Marieb, E. N. (2015). Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology. Glenview: Pearson Education,
Inc.

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Let’s learn together!
A. Directions: Given the following lifestyles, Group them as
GOOD or BAD for the Nervous system. Use the box as your
guide. Write the answers in your notebook.

1. Cigarette smoking 2. Over Eating 3. Alcohol Drinking

4 Sleeping Late 5. Lack of Exercise 6. Balance diet

7. Exercising 8. Adequate rest 9. Proper hygiene

10. Regular Health Check-up

GOOD BAD

LET’S APPLY!!!
PERFORMANCE TASKS

Let’s DRAW
On a piece of short bond paper, illustrate a sample of an
activity that promotes care and maintenance of the nervous
system. You will be graded using the rubric below.

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III. WHAT I HAVE LEARNED.

You can do It!

A. Directions: Solve the puzzle by identifying the words being
described. Use the descriptions below as guide. Write your
answers in your notebook.

Across
1. It refers to the function of the nervous system in maintaining
body functions even if you are not aware of it.
3 It is a physiological regulatory system that either returns the
body to a normal internal state (homeostasis) or, less
commonly, brings an internal system further away from
homeostasis.
6. Fast-acting control system that employs nerve impulses to
trigger muscle contraction or gland secretion.

Down
2. A state of body equilibrium or stable internal environment of
the body.
4. It refers to the function of the nervous system in detecting
stimuli from the environment.
5. It refers to the function of the nervous system with regards to
thinking and remembering.
7. It refers to the function of the nervous system in making the
body moves.

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B. Directions: Classify the following activities based on the major
functions of the nervous system found inside the box below.
Choose only the letter that corresponds to your answer. Write
your answers in your notebook.
A. Somatic or voluntary function C. Sensory function
B . Autonomic or Involuntary function D. Cognitive function

1. Dancing
2. Feeling hungry
3. Writing
4. Digestion of food
5. Making decisions
6. Smelling odor
7. Lifting objects
8. Increasing of heartbeats
9. Remembering names
10. Running

C. Directions: Write at least 10 common lifestyles for each column,

classified as good or bad for Nervous System. Write your answers in
your notebook.

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REFERENCES

Bureau of Alternative Learning System, D. o. (2008). The Nervous

System. Pasig City: Bureau of Alternative Learning System,
Department of Education.

Marieb, E. N. (2015). Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology.

Glenview: Pearson Education, Inc.

Pavico, J. M., Ramos, A. C., Bayquen, A. V., Silverio, A. A., & Ramos,
J. D. (2015). Exploring Life Through Science Series 10. Quezon
City: Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.

work?, H., 2021. How does the nervous system work?. [online]
Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Available at:
<https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279390/> [Accessed 9
February 2021].

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 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF NEGROS ORIENTAL

SENEN PRISCILLO P. PAULIN, CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent

JOELYZA M. ARCILLA EdD

OIC - Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

MARCELO K. PALISPIS EdD JD

OIC - Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

NILITA L. RAGAY EdD

OIC - Assistant Schools Division Superintendent / CID Chief

ROSELA R. ABIERA
Education Program Supervisor – (LRMS)

ARNOLD R. JUNGCO
PSDS - Division Science Coordinator

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Librarian II (LRMDS)

ELMAR L. CABRERA
PDO II (LRMDS)

JOMAR C. TAGBAR
Writer
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 SYNOPSIS:
This Self Learning Kit is
made for Grade 10 students
on the topic about body
control and response where
students are able to
describe how the nervous
system coordinates with
other organ systems and
regulates feedback
mechanism to maintain
homeostasis.
It is hoped that the
learners have fun and enjoy
learning on the lesson
presented in this self-learning
kit. Enhance

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

JOMAR C. TAGBAR is currently working

as Teacher 1 and teaching Science in
Grade 7 and grade 9 of Pacuan
National High school and the District
Science Coordinator of La Libertad II.
Prior to teaching, he worked as
research analyst at Source Scrub
Philippines, Inc. a.k.a Fair Research
Center, Dumaguete City, Negros
Oriental.
He is currently studying Master of
the arts for Science Teaching at Negros
Oriental State University-Main Campus.
He graduated with the degree of

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