Generation Genius Brain Processing of Senses

Which body system includes the brain and spinal cord?

• Digestive

• Circulatory

• Muscular

• Nervous

Fill in the missing word: “Similar to the way wires carry electricity, _______________ carry electrical signals between our senses and the brain.”

• nerves

• muscles

• bones

• veins

True or false: a signal from your senses reaches the brain instantly.

• True

• False

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Which sense does Woody the termite use to follow Dr. Jeff’s special pen line?

• smell

• sight

• taste

• touch

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What are two things chameleons use their sense of sight for?

• catching prey, avoiding predators

• finding mates, navigating terrain

• regulating body temperature, communicating with others

• sleeping, basking in the sun

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What body part does a snake use to smell?

• skin

• tongue

• tail

• eyes

The human heart beats faster when we are afraid because:

• it needs to pump more blood to muscles for a quick response.

• it is a natural response to calm the body.

• it helps in digestion.

• it is a sign of relaxation.

Reaction time is the time taken to:

• React to a stimulus

• Complete a task

• Understand a concept

• Solve a problem

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sharks have a special sense that allows them to sense electrical signals from their prey.

• True

• False

Which sense was NOT used in our Tootsie Pop Lab?

• Smell

• Sound

• Taste

• Touch

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