Information Processing in Animals

The information that your brain receives from your senses is called a

• neuron

• input

• stimulus

• sense

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The action that your brain takes after it has received a stimulus is called a

• response

• action

• stimulus

• movement

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The "cause" for something to happen is the

• response
• effect
• stimulus
• homeostasis

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The "effect" of a given stimulus is the...

• response
• stimulus
• cause
• result

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Specialized cells that help animals gather information about their environment.

• neuron
• stimulus
• sensory receptor
• response

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Your sense of _____________ responds to vibrations.

• touch
• sight
• hearing

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Your eyes respond to the stimulus of

• sound
• touch

• light

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Your sense of touch responds to

• pressure, temperature, and pain
• light
• sound vibrations

Your senses of taste and smell rely on _______________ in the air and food.

• light
• pressure
• chemicals
• sound

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Which of the following sensory receptors detects smell and taste?

• mechanical
• chemical
• electromagnetic

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