Nervous System

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Stimulus

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A signal that causes an animal to react in some way

Front

Response

Back

the animal’s reaction to the stimulus

Front

Neuron

Back

a nerve cell with a unique structure for receiving and passing on information

Front

Sensory Neurons

Back

nerve cells that detect stimuli

Front

Sensory neurons

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nerve cells that detect stimuli

Front

Interneurons/Relay neurons

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found in the brain and spinal cord and allow sensory and motor neurons to communicate

Front

Motor neurons

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nerve cells that carry response information to muscles and other organs

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Cat goes inside to escape the heat. Select the stimulus.

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The heat

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Dog smells dog treat. Select the response.

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Dog eats the treat

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What is the stimulus for a bird of paradise cleaning an area before dancing?

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Leaves cluttering the area