Human anatomy
what is the function of the heart
to pump blood throughout the body
what is the function of the leaves?
they are used for photosynthesis (to make food)
what is the function of your pupil?
allows light to enter eye
“Which sense helps you see the colors of a rainbow?”
sight
Explain why a turtle pulls its head into its shell when it hears a loud noise. What information is it responding to?
The turtle pulls its head into its shell because it hears a loud noise and responds to it as a sign of danger. It is reacting to sound information from the environment.
what is the function of the brain
Acts as the bodies central control center
what is the function of the roots?
help anchor the plant and collect water and nutrients
what is the function of light receptors?
to process information
“Which sense do you use when you listen to music playing?”
hearing
How does the nervous system help a chameleon stay safe when it senses danger?
The nervous system helps the chameleon by sensing danger and sending signals through its body so it can change color to protect itself.
what are the 3 main functions of the stomach
stores food, mixes and breaks food down, and sends to small intestine
what is the function of the stem?
to move water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves or pedals
what is the function of the optic nerve
to send information to the brain
Which sense helps you notice the smell of popcorn popping?”
smell or scent
Why does a plant grow toward sunlight? What is the plant responding to?
The plant grows toward sunlight because it senses light. It responds by bending or stretching toward the light to get what it needs to make food.
what is the function of the lungs
plays a crucial role in gas exchange to help the body breathe
what structure of the plant helps protect the baby flower inside their hard shell?
the seed
what is the function of the brain when talking about vision
to process information and form an image
“Which sense do you use when you try a sweet piece of candy?”
taste
A rabbit hears rustling in the grass. What information from its environment helps it decide to hop away? Explain your reasoning.
The rabbit responds to the rustling sound. Hearing the noise warns the rabbit that a predator or danger might be nearby, so it hops away.
what system are the lungs apart of?
respiratory system
what structure attracts insects to help with reproduction
flower pedal
what is the process to allow you to see an object?
light hits object, reflects off object, enters pupil, hits light receptors, sends information to the brain through optic nerve, brain forms an image.
“Which sense helps you feel something soft like a puppy’s fur?”
touch
A dog turns around after feeling something warm brush against its back. What sense helped the dog react, and how?
The dog uses its sense of touch to feel something on its back. The touch information helps the dog react and turn around to check what it was.