Stimulus vs. Response

something that causes a response is called a

• response

• stimulus

• touch

• survival

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

How an organism reacts to internal or external stimuli...

• geotropism

• homeostasis

• response

• photosynthesis

the body's ability to regulate its inner environment in response to changes in the outside environment is called...

• phototropism

• homeostasis

• response

• warm

Which situation best describes the act of maintaining homeostasis?

• An organism sweating when their body temperature begins to rise

• A plant on a window sill growing towards sunlight

• A bear hibernating in the winter months

• All of the above

Identify the stimulus..."A loud noise causes you to cover your ears"

• A loud noise

• You cover your ears

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Identify the stimulus..."A person shivers because it is cold outside"

• Cold temperature

• A person shivers

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Identify the response..."A squirrel scratches at a flea bite"

• A flea bite

• A squirrel scratches

Identify the response..."An organism is hungry so it eats some food"

• Feeling hungry

• Eating food

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Stimulus is like the "cause" and response is like...

• the cause

• the effect

• the reaction rate

• the response time

The dog sees his owner get a doggie treat out of the cupboard. The dog jumps and wags his tail.

What is the stimulus?

• The dog see his owner get a doggie treat out of the cupboard.

• The dog jumps and wags his tail.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8