Brain Processing of Senses

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What is the natural fear response of the human body?

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Sweating is a natural fear response that helps cool the body when we are scared.

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How can you improve your reaction time?

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You can improve your reaction time by practicing regularly.

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What special sense do sharks have?

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Sharks have electro-sensing receptors that help them detect electric fields in the water.

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Which sense does Woody the termite use to follow the special pen line?

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Woody the termite uses his sense of smell to follow the line.

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What is the average length of nerves in a human body?

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An average person has about 46 miles of nerves in their body.

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What is the function of the brain in processing senses?

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The brain processes information from our senses to help us understand and react to our environment.

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What are the five main senses?

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The five main senses are sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell.

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How does the sense of smell work?

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The sense of smell works by detecting chemicals in the air through receptors in the nose.

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What is reaction time?

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Reaction time is the time it takes for a person to respond to a stimulus.

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What is the role of nerves in the body?

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Nerves transmit signals between the brain and different parts of the body.