Animal Senses and Behavior

What triggers the impalas to start running in the story?

• The taste of water

• The smell of fresh grass

• The sight of a lion

• The sound of a bird singing

Which sense is particularly strong in dogs?

• Sight

• Touch

• Taste

• Smell

What is the role of the brain in the nervous system?

• To send messages to the heart

• To process information from sensory receptors

• To control only voluntary actions

• To store memories permanently

How do nerves function in the body?

• They produce hormones

• They transmit information to and from the brain

• They connect sensory organs directly to muscles

• They store energy for muscles

Why might a bird avoid eating a ladybug?

• Because ladybugs are protected by law

• Because ladybugs are too fast to catch

• Because ladybugs are often bitter and possibly poisonous

• Because ladybugs are too small to be worth eating

What happens when your ears pick up a loud siren while riding a bicycle?

• Your brain processes the sound and tells you to move aside

• Your brain tells you to speed up

• Your brain tells you to stop immediately

• Your brain ignores the sound

What is an example of a sensory receptor mentioned in the text?

• The taste buds on your tongue

• The rods in your eyes

• The hair cells in your inner ear

• The skin on your hands

How do impalas warn the rest of the herd about danger?

• By changing color

• By making a loud barking noise

• By standing still

• By jumping high

What is the primary function of the spinal cord in the nervous system?

• To store fat

• To connect the brain to the rest of the body

• To produce red blood cells

• To regulate body temperature

What might a dog do after being sprayed by a skunk once?

• Forget about the incident

• Bark at every animal it sees

• Avoid skunks in the future

• Chase more skunks