Senses
What happens to light when it reflects off a mirror?
Light bounces back, allowing us to see our reflection.
What is the nerve called that helps with movement?
Motor Nerve
What is one external structure that helps a plant survive?
Leaves or roots.
What does blood bring to the organs?
Oxygen and nutrients
Can you name an object that reflects light and allows us to see?
A mirror or water.
What is the nerve called that helps with senses?
Sensory Nerve
How do thorns on a rose plant help it survive?
They protect the plant from herbivores/animals eating it
A hawk sees its prey... tell me 3 steps to summarize how it goes from seeing it, to it moving.
1. See it with its eyes
2. Brain says "thats food!"
3. Muscles pull on wings to move
*example*
Can you give an example of how an animal responds to danger using its senses? Include how it sensed the information AND how it reacted.
Answers will vary
Example: A rabbit hears a noise and runs.
How do our limbs move?
Muscles pull on bones
Why do some animals have camouflage as an external structure?
To blend in with their environment and avoid predators.
Which answer represents a plant's internal and external structure working together?
A. Xylem are tubes that carry water to leaves where food is produced.
B. Sunlight is necessary for leaves to produce food.
C. The leaves provide shade for opossums and other animals.
D. Plants need water to survive.
A. Xylem are tubes that carry water to leaves where food is produced.
Describe how we SEE an object. List three steps.
1. There is a light source
2. Light bounces off an object
3. That light travels to our eyes
4. Sight receptors receive the information
What is an internal structure in animals that helps them with movement?
muscles pulling on bones to contract
What are the 5 main external body parts that receive sensory information?
eyes, ears, mouth, nose, skin
What does blood take away from organs?
Carbon Dioxide or waste
How do different animals process information differently based on their senses?
Some animals rely more on sight, while others rely on smell or hearing.
How does the brain process information received from the senses?
It sends a message to the motor nerve, which will tell the animal to MOVE!
What sense does a mole rely on the most?
sense of touch
What process do plants use to convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen?
Photosynthesis