Information Processing in Animals

Front

What is the main function of the nervous system in animals?

Back

The nervous system helps to control the actions and reactions of the body in response to stimuli from the environment.

Front

Which sense organ is responsible for the sense of smell?

Back

The nose is the sense organ that helps us smell.

Front

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for processing visual stimuli?

Back

The occipital lobe is responsible for processing visual stimuli.

Front

What term describes the set of actions taken by an organism in response to stimuli?

Back

Behavior is the term used to describe the set of actions taken by an organism in response to stimuli.

Front

What is the Peripheral Nervous System?

Back

The Peripheral Nervous System is the part of the nervous system that is not part of the central nervous system and receives sensory information from cells in the body.

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

Homeostasis is the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

Front

What role do sensory receptors play in the nervous system?

Back

Sensory receptors detect stimuli from the environment and send this information to the nervous system for processing.

Front

What is the function of the central nervous system?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary actions?

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Voluntary actions are controlled consciously, while involuntary actions occur automatically without conscious control.

Front

What is a reflex action?

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A reflex action is an automatic response to a stimulus that does not involve conscious thought.