The Human Machine: Mystery 4

Front

What are the 5 senses?

Back

sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell

Front

True or False: The eyes send a message to the brain during a reaction time experiment.

Back

True

Front

What do sensory nerves help your brain receive messages from?

Back

senses

Front

What are the 'cords' that send messages from your senses to the brain called?

Back

nerves

Front

Why does it look like you have a hole in your hand during the hole-in-the-hand illusion?

Back

One eye sees a hole and the other eye sees your hand, and your brain combines the two.

Front

What is the function of the eyes in the human machine?

Back

To see and send visual information to the brain.

Front

What role does the brain play in reaction time?

Back

The brain processes information and makes decisions based on sensory input.

Front

What is the purpose of sensory nerves?

Back

To transmit messages from the senses to the brain.

Front

What happens when you touch something hot?

Back

Sensory nerves send a message to the brain, which reacts quickly to protect you.

Front

What is the main purpose of the human nervous system?

Back

To control and coordinate body activities by transmitting signals.