Animal Structure & Function
What is a structure?
a part of something
Where are internal structures located?
inside
Where are external structures located?
outside
Give one external structure of a flower.
leaves, stem, petals
What structure takes information and processes it for us?
Brain
What is a function?
the job of the structure
What does a pelican use it's beak for?
Hold fish and water
Imagine you put a white daisy in a cup of blue food coloring. What would happen to the petals of the flower overtime?
Just like animals, plants need ________ to grow.
energy
What is reaction time?
a measure of the quickness an organism responds to a stimulus
What are the four core functions?
growth, behavior, reproduction, and survival
What system allows water and nutrients to move up the stem to give nourishment to the plant?
transportation system
What is the function of the veins on a leaf?
to hold the leaf up so it can absorb sunlight, carry water to the leaf, transport sugar to other parts of the plant
Give an example of a structure a plant would have to help it survive.
cactus and thorns, venus flytrap, spikes, etc.
How far can humpback whale songs travel?
20 miles
What type of food is a hummingbird's beak structured to eat?
nectar
What is the core function(s) of a chameleon's skin?
Survival, Behavior
What is the function of a plant's roots?
Gather nutrients
How do leaves help a plant survive?
They turn energy from the sun into food (sugar) for the plant
What is a stimulus?
Anything that causes a reaction
Why don't baby chickens need to be fed for 48 hours after birth?
Which system is the brain a part of in the body?
What structure is like a highway system for the plant?
stem
What are the five plant structures?
Leaf, flower, stem, roots, leaves
Tell what happens in our body when we touch something that is extremely hot. Be specific!!!
hand touches the stimulus, sends a signal to the brain, the brain processes the signal, sends the message to us to move our hand