Which organelle functions similarly to the nervous system by controlling activities and responding to stimuli?
Biology · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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- The organelle that functions similarly to the nervous system by controlling cellular activities and responding to environmental stimuli is the nucleus.
- The nucleus is often referred to as the "control center" of the cell because it contains the cell's DNA, which holds the genetic instructions necessary for the functioning and reproduction of the cell. Just as the nervous system controls and coordinates the various functions of an organism's body, the nucleus directs the cell's activities by regulating gene expression, which determines when, how, and how much of a protein is produced.
- This regulation allows the cell to respond to changes in its environment and maintain homeostasis, similar to how the nervous system responds to stimuli and maintains the body's internal environment.