Our nervous system
Name an example of an external stimulus.
Feeling rain, feeling cold weather, a car coming, seeing the light turn green, etc.
What is the colored part of the eye?
The iris
Name the 5 senses and 5 sense organs.
Sight (eyes), smell (nose), hearing (ears), taste (tongue), touch (skin)
Name two ways we can look after our eyes.
Get eyes tested regularly, read in good light, reduce screen time, wear protection, etc.
What is our ability to detect and respond to changes in our environment called?
Sensitivity
TRUE OR FALSE:
The spinal cord controls voluntary movements.
FALSE: It controls INVOLUNTARY movements.
What three parts of the body protect the eyes?
eye lid, eyebrow, eye lashes
Name 3 of the basic flavors.
BONUS 100: Name all 5.
Sweet, salty, bitter, sour, umami
TRUE OR FALSE: You should use headphones for long periods of time and turn up the volume.
FALSE. You shouldn't use headphones for long periods of time and reduce the volume.
Name the three assistants at the school.
Carlos, Isabel, Toni
What are the parts of the brain?
cerebellum, cerebrum, brain stem
Name 3 parts of the ear.
Outer ear, ear canal, ear drum, three small bones, auditory nerve, cochlea
What are the receptors in the mouth called?
taste buds
What are two ways we can take care of our nervous system?
Eat a balanced diet, sleep for 9-11 hours, exercise regularly, etc.
What country is Isabel from?
What does the cerebellum do?
Controls balance, coordinates movements
The _____ detects vibrations and sends information along the auditory nerve to the brain.
cochlea
The ______ contains receptors that detects odors.
olfactory epithelium
What are 3 ways to protect our central nervous system?
Wear a helmet, wear a seatbelt, use appropriate protection in different sports, etc.
Name an example of a stimulus and a response to it.
Sweating and drinking water, raining and putting up an umbrella, etc.
What are the parts of a neuron and what does each part do?
Axon: sends signals to other neurons
Dendrites: receive information
Body: contains nucleus and organelles
Name 4 parts of the eye.
iris, pupil, retina, lens, optic nerve, eye lid, eye lashes, eyebrow
What are 3 nerves that send information to the brain from our sense organs?
Auditory nerve: ears
Olfactory nerve: nose
Optic nerve: eyes
What type of injuries can cause paralysis?
Spinal cord injuries
Name 3 teachers Isabel works with this year.
BONUS 100: Name 5 of them.
Belvis, Raquel (primary), Raquel (high school), Cristina, Ainara, Felix