Sensory Receptors Test

Front

What is an internal stimulus in the human body?

Back

An internal stimulus is a signal that originates from within the body, such as thirst.

Front

What is an external stimulus that might cause eye squinting?

Back

Sunlight is an external stimulus that can cause eye squinting.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Front

True or False: External means outside of the body.

Back

True

Front

What is the response of squirrels when they sense colder weather?

Back

Gathering and storing food is the response of squirrels to colder weather.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Front

What physical response would a dog NOT have in high temperatures?

Back

Shivering is a physical response a dog would NOT have in high temperatures.

Front

Define 'stimulus'.

Back

A stimulus is any change in the environment that causes a response in an organism.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Front

What is the role of sensory receptors?

Back

Sensory receptors detect stimuli from the environment and send signals to the brain.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Front

Give an example of an internal stimulus related to hunger.

Back

Feeling hungry is an internal stimulus that prompts eating.

Front

What is the difference between internal and external stimuli?

Back

Internal stimuli come from within the body, while external stimuli come from the environment.

Front

What is a common response to feeling cold?

Back

A common response to feeling cold is shivering.