Brain and Animal Senses

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What is Reaction time?

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Reaction time is a measure of the quickness an organism responds to a stimulus.

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What is an example of a brain healthy food?

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Fish, berries, and green vegetables are examples of brain healthy foods. Fast food is not.

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What part of the nervous system is the brain a part of?

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The brain is a part of the central nervous system.

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What are Neurons?

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Neurons are tiny cells that transfer information to and from the brain.

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What do the eyes do?

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The eyes send the brain messages about brightness, darkness, color, and shape.

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What is the function of the central nervous system?

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The central nervous system processes information and coordinates responses.

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What is a stimulus?

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A stimulus is anything that causes a response in an organism.

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What is the role of the peripheral nervous system?

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The peripheral nervous system connects the central nervous system to the rest of the body.

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What is the autonomic nervous system responsible for?

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The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary actions like heartbeat and digestion.

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What are the five senses?

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The five senses are sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell.