Unit 2 Chapter 3 Vision and Light 23/24

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What is processing in the context of vision?

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Processing is when our brain changes information from one form to another.

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What does nocturnal mean?

Back

Nocturnal refers to animals that hunt for food at night.

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What part of the eye carries information to the brain?

Back

The optic nerves carry information from the eye to the brain.

Front

Why do predators need to focus quickly on their prey?

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Predators must focus quickly because their prey often runs away.

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What does sensitive mean in relation to vision?

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Sensitive means responding to small amounts of information.

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What are light receptors?

Back

Light receptors are cells in the eye that detect light.

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What is the role of the pupil in the eye?

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The pupil controls the amount of light that enters the eye.

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What is the difference between diurnal and nocturnal animals?

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Diurnal animals are active during the day, while nocturnal animals are active at night.

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What is the function of the retina?

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The retina converts light into signals that can be processed by the brain.

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What is an example of a diurnal animal?

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An example of a diurnal animal is a squirrel.