Vital Functions
List the three vital functions.
Nutrition, Interaction, and Reproduction.
What organ is used to see?
the eyes
The organ used for hearing is ________.
the ear.
What organ is used to touch?
the skin.
1) The smell organ is...
2) The taste organ is ...
the nose.
the tongue.
Why are the vital functions necessary?
The vital functions are necessary for life.
_________ protects your eyes from the sun.
sunglasses
How do deaf people communicate?
Deaf people use sign language to communicate.
Our ability to touch allows us to...
feel the shape and texture of an object.
What happens to our sense of smell when we are sick?
We lose our sense of smell.
Digestion, circulation, breathing, and excretion are ...
the four stages of nutrition.
You must never look directly at the ______.
sun
Loud sounds can cause ______________.
hearing loss.
What is the purpose of the touch receptors?
Touch receptors captured information such as the sensation of cold, heat or vibration on the skin.
What is the olfactory nerve?
The olfactory nerve allows information of odors to travel to the brain.
What does the function of interaction consist of?
The function of interaction consists of receiving information regarding surroundings and to respond accordingly.
What are the three facial features that protect your eyes?
eyebrows, eyelids, and eyelashes
What is ear hygiene?
Ears should be cleaned daily and then dried well.
These receptors carry information to the brain through ___________.
the nerves
List the five basic flavors.
sweet, salty, sour, bitter and savory.
List the organs of the five senses.
The five organs are the eyes, nose, ears, tongue, and skin.
List in order the parts of the eye through which the light passes.
cornea, pupil, lens, and retina
What is the auditory nerve?
The auditory nerve is the passageway that provides information from the eardrum to the brain.
List three touch sensations.
cold, hot, soft and rough.
List at least three smelling senses.
citric, floral, and ocean breeze.