Sense Snakes
Senses help you experience the world around you. Can you survive without one or more of your senses?
Yes!
What is an allergic reaction called?
anaphylaxis
Why is is dangerous to not be able to feel pain?
could burn yourself, etc.
What are the 3 main ways to correct poor vision?
contacts, glasses, lasik eye surgery
What is Ms. Kilduff's favorite color?
pink
Name the organs involved with each of the 5 senses. (Include the organ that is responsible for all of the senses.)
brain, ear, skin, tongue, eye, nose
What 4 steps should you take if someone is in anaphylactic shock?
Lay them down, EpiPen, call 911, CPR if they go unresponsive
What is melanin?
pigment in your skin responsible for tanning
If you do not get all of the water out of your ear after swimming or showering, you are at risk to develop an ear infection called __________________.
Swimmer's Ear
What are Ms. Kilduff's two favorite Christmas movies?
The Grinch and Santa Claus 3
Name the 5 senses.
taste, hearing, smell, vision, touch
What is the chemical that your body releases and causes you to be itchy?
Histamines
What is SPF?
the strength of sunscreen
Why are Q-Tips dangerous for your ears?
they can push earwax deeper into your ear and/or damage your ear drum
What 4 instruments does Ms.Kilduff play? Double Points: Which instrument is she actually good at and used to teach?
piano, guitar, violin, ukulele
I am only good at piano :)
Myopia and Hyperopia affect which sense?
Sight/Vision
What is the chemical in an EpiPen?
epinephrine
What is the most common form of skin cancer?
Melanoma
What is the difference between myopia and hyperopia?
Myopia-nearsighted
Hyperopia-farsighted
What was Ms. Kilduff's major in college?
Biology
Which sense two senses are affected by COVID?
taste and smell
List the BIG 8 food allergens.
peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, milk, eggs, wheat, soy
What does ABCDE stand for?
asymmetrical, border, color, diameter, evolving
What is an eye doctor called?
optometrist
What is Ms. Kilduff's horse's name?
Picasso