Inside Job
What is the function of the heart?
Pumps blood throughout the body
Which type of external structure do birds use to help them fly?
Feathers
What does the brain do when it receives a stimulus?
What is the biggest part of the brain, responsible for thinking, memory, and decision-making?
Cerebrum
Name one example of a vertebrate
Mammals, birds, fish, snakes, or dogs
Which internal structure helps fish breathe underwater?
Gills
Which external structure protects invertebrates by maintaining their shape? (It is waterproof)
Exoskeleton
A dog barking at a cat is an example of what?
Responding to a stimulus
Cerebellum
Name one example of an invertebrate
Insects, jellyfish, worms, mollusks
What is the purpose of the skeleton?
Gives shape and aids in movement
What is the function of scales on an animal's body?
Insulate and protect
What do bears do in response to cold weather?
Hibernate
What part of the brain controls internal structures and how they function?
Brain Stem
If a new deep-sea creature were discovered and scientists didn’t know if it was a vertebrate or invertebrate, what characteristics would they look for?
They would check for the presence of a backbone or internal skeleton
Which organ receives and interprets messages?
Brain
How do claws help animal's survive?
Capture, carry, and tear apart prey
What sense does a shark primarily use to find food?
Sense of smell
Please name 4 internal functions that are controlled by the brain stem
Breathing, heart rate, digestion, yawning
Some invertebrates, like octopi, are considered more intelligent than some vertebrates. How is this possible despite lacking a backbone?
Octopi have highly developed nervous systems and large brains, allowing them to problem-solve and adapt to their environment.
Which two gases are involved in the function of the lungs?
Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
Which external structure acts as a barrier against harmful materials?
Skin
Define the word "interpret" in the context of animal responses
To figure out the meaning of something
Why do animals with larger cerebrums often display more complex behaviors than animals with smaller cerebrums?
A larger cerebrum allows for more advanced problem-solving, learning, and memory, which helps animals adapt to their environment.
What is the difference between a vertebrate and an invertebrate?
A vertebrate has an internal bony skeleton, or a backbone, and an invertebrate does not.