Senses
What happens to light when it reflects off a mirror?
Light bounces back, allowing us to see our reflection.
What is the nerve called that helps with movement?
Motor Nerve
What is one external structure that helps a plant survive?
Leaves or roots.
What does blood bring to the organs?
Oxygen and nutrients
Can you name an object that reflects light and allows us to see?
A mirror or water.
What is the nerve called that helps with senses?
Sensory Nerve
How do thorns on a rose plant help it survive?
They protect the plant from herbivores/animals eating it
A bird sees its prey... tell me 3 steps to summarize how it goes from seeing it, to it moving.
1. See it with its eyes
2. Brain says "thats food!"
3. Muscles pull on wings to move
*example*
Can you give an example of how an animal responds to danger using its senses?
Answers will vary
Example: A rabbit hears a noise and runs.
How do our limbs move?
Muscles pull on bones
Why do some animals have camouflage as an external structure?
To blend in with their environment and avoid predators.
Rather than going to brain first, when we hit the reflex muscle in the knee, where is the message sent first?
Spinal Cord
What role does light play in allowing us to see objects?
It allows us to see because it bounces off objects into our eyes
What is an internal structure in animals that helps them with movement?
muscles pulling on bones to contract
Why is the shape of leaves so important?
The flat, broad shape allows for more sunlight and water to be absorbed.
What does blood take away from organs?
Carbon Dioxide
How do different animals process information differently based on their senses?
Some animals rely more on sight, while others rely on smell or hearing.
How does the brain process information received from the senses?
It sends a message to the motor nerve, which will tell the animal to MOVE!
-Smell
-Brain
-Nerve
-Move
What process do plants use to convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen?
Photosynthesis