Animal Senses
What sense helps snakes find warm prey?
heat- sensing pits on their face.
What helps the desert tortoise hide from predators?
Strong front legs for digging burrows
TRUE OR FALSE
Light travel in straight lines.
True
What helps us see objects?
light reflecting into your eyes.
The brain
How do dolphins "See" with sound?
by echolocation
Why are nocturnal animals eyes special?
They gather more light at night
TRUE OR FALSE
You can see in total darkness.
False
Why can't we see in the dark?
No light reflects off objects
What happens first in the sensory process
Senses collect information from the environment
What sense do catfish use the most?
Taste buds on their skin.
What makes the alligator good at hunting in water?
It skin detects vibrations
TRUE OR FALSE
Eyes create their own light.
False
What part of the eye controls light entry?
The pupil
What happens last in the sensory process?
The animal responds to the information
How do elephants sense danger?
They feel ground vibrations through their feet.
What process happens before an animal reacts to danger?
The brain processes the sense information.
TRUE OR FALSE
Mirrors work by reflecting light.
True
What part of the eye focuses light?
The lens.
Why must the brain process signals before reacting?
So animal can understand whats happening and make the right repsonse.
What is the process called when an animal changes or develops features that help it live in its environment?
Adaptation
What are animals that are active at night and name on animal
nocturnal & bat
What is the word for how our eyes and brain work together to make sense of what we see?
Perception
What does reflection mean?
What do we call the message that travels from the sense to the brain and back to the body?
Nerve signal or Nerve message