Animal Senses Flashcard

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What are sensory organs?

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Sensory organs are any part of the body that receives signals from the environment.

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What is a behavior?

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A behavior is a response to a change in the environment.

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Which sense helps animals avoid danger, find food, and recognize other animals?

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Smell.

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Which sense helps animals locate food, sense danger, and communicate?

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Hearing.

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What is the sensory organ for touch?

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Skin.

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What is the function of the eyes?

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The eyes are sensory organs that allow us to see.

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What is the function of the ears?

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The ears are sensory organs that allow us to hear.

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What is the function of the nose?

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The nose is a sensory organ that allows us to smell.

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What is the function of the tongue?

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The tongue is a sensory organ that allows us to taste.

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What are the five main senses?

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

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