I- U1 L8 Animal Structure and Senses

Front

What do whiskers in rats and human hands have in common?

Back

Both have sense receptors to detect touch.

Front

Which animal has the sharpest sense of smell?

Back

A bear.

Front

How do snakes smell food if they don't have noses?

Back

They use their tongue.

Front

What can animals with eyespots but no eyes sense?

Back

Changes in brightness of light.

Front

What does an animal need to sense if substances are safe to eat?

Back

Taste.

Front

What are receptors?

Back

Specialized cells that detect stimuli in the environment.

Front

What is the function of the tongue in many animals?

Back

To taste and help in smelling.

Front

How do animals use their sense of touch?

Back

To explore their environment and detect changes.

Front

What is the role of eyes in animals?

Back

To detect light and help in seeing.

Front

What is an eyespot?

Back

A simple light-sensitive spot that can detect changes in light.