Give an Example
Give an example of a salty food.
french fries (crisps), chips etc
What are the two parts of the central nervous system?
the brain and the spinal cord
What is the colored part of the eye called?
the iris
What other sense is closely linked (connected) to the sense of smell?
Taste
What is the name of the hole in the eye? (bonus, explain how it's change in shape works)
The pupil. It is made bigger or smaller by the iris depending on the amount of light. If it's bright, the pupil is small, if it is dark, the pupil is big since it is trying to have as much light enter.
Give two examples of sensations that the eye interprets.
Colours, shapes, position, distance
The nervous system is a highway of information made up of billions of nerve cells. Nerve cells are also called what?
Neurons
What is the name of the bones that protect the brain?
The skull
About how many different smells can human beings distinguish?
More than 10,000
Which part of the ear vibrates?
The eardrum
The brain stem keeps the automatic systems of your body working. Give two examples of such systems.
Breathing, digestion, circulation, growth etc
Name two ways that you can look after your brain.
always wear a helmet while riding a bike
wear a helmet in sports where you can get hit or fall
never dive in water unless you know how deep it is
eat healthy food like fish and fresh vegetables
excercise your brain by learning new things
get plenty of sleep
About how many nerve cells are there in the body?
billions
What sends touch information to the brain?
Nerve endings and/or Touch receptors
What three parts of the eye protect it?
Eyelids, eyelashes and eyebrows
Give an example of something soft and something cold
pillow, ice
What is the name of the nerves that transmit information to the muscles and glands of the body?
Motor nerves
Which part of the brain recieves messages about the five senses?
the cerebrum
Name the five different types of basic flavours.
Sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami
What are the three parts of the ear?
The outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear.
Name two examples of parts of the body that have extremely sensitive touch receptors.
Lips and fingertips etc
Neurons receive outside information through which part of the neuron?
through the dendrites
If I have an outgoing and extroverted personality, which part of the brain do I have to thank for it?
the cerebrum because it controls intelligence and personality
Name the antonym (opposite) of the following sensations:
wet, cold, soft
dry, hot, hard
What part of the sense organ of taste distinguishes different flavours?
taste buds