Brain Processing of Senses

Front

What sense does a snake's tongue provide?

Back

Smell

Front

What is a natural fear response of the human body?

Back

Sweating

Front

What special sense do sharks have?

Back

Electro-sensing receptors

Front

Which body system includes the brain and spinal cord?

Back

Nervous system

Front

What is a good comparison to nerves that carry electrical signals in the body?

Back

Wires

Front

What is the main function of the nervous system?

Back

To transmit signals between different parts of the body.

Front

What are the five main senses?

Back

Sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell.

Front

What part of the brain processes visual information?

Back

Occipital lobe.

Front

What is the role of sensory receptors?

Back

To detect stimuli from the environment.

Front

How do we perceive taste?

Back

Through taste buds on the tongue.