Receiving and Using Information

Front

What is the process by which the brain interprets information received from the senses?

Back

Perception.

Front

What is the role of the optical nerve in the sensory system?

Back

The optical nerve transmits visual information from the eyes to the brain.

Front

What is the sense that allows us to detect smells?

Back

Smell.

Front

Which sense is responsible for detecting colors and shapes?

Back

Sight.

Front

What is instinct in animals?

Back

Behaviors that animals are born knowing how to do.

Front

What part of the body processes visual information?

Back

The brain.

Front

What is the function of sensory receptors?

Back

To detect stimuli from the environment and send signals to the brain.

Front

What is the difference between instinct and learned behavior?

Back

Instinct is innate behavior, while learned behavior is acquired through experience.

Front

How do muscles respond to messages from the brain?

Back

Muscles contract or relax to perform actions.

Front

What is the role of the spinal cord in the nervous system?

Back

The spinal cord transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body.