Animal Senses Review

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What do bats use to sense the world around them at night?

Back

Echolocation is a method used by bats to navigate and find food in the dark by emitting sound waves and listening for the echoes.

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Which sense organ allows animals to receive vibrations and detect sound?

Back

Ears are the sense organs that detect sound vibrations.

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What is a stimulus?

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A stimulus is anything that can trigger a response in an organism, such as light, sound, or touch.

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Which system transfers our observations to our brain?

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The nervous system is responsible for sending signals from our senses to the brain.

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What do whales use to communicate, locate food, and escape danger?

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Whales use echolocation to navigate and communicate in the water.

Front

What is echolocation?

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Echolocation is a biological sonar used by some animals, like bats and whales, to determine the location of objects by reflecting sound waves.

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What is the role of the nervous system in sensing?

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The nervous system processes sensory information and coordinates responses to stimuli.

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What is an example of a sense organ?

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Ears, eyes, nose, skin, and tongue are all examples of sense organs.

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What is the difference between a stimulus and a response?

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A stimulus is an event or object that causes a reaction, while a response is the reaction or change in behavior that occurs due to the stimulus.

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How do animals use their senses to survive?

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Animals use their senses to find food, avoid predators, and navigate their environment.