Brain Processing of Senses

Front

What is the time it takes to see something and take action called?

Back

Reaction time

Front

How long are the nerves in an average person's body?

Back

46 miles

Front

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

Back

Wires

Front

What ability helps a chameleon hunt by moving each eye independently?

Back

Hunting

Front

What is one way to improve your reaction time?

Back

Practice

Front

What part of the body processes information from the senses?

Back

The brain

Front

What do we call the signals that travel through nerves?

Back

Electrical signals

Front

What is the main function of nerves in the body?

Back

To carry messages between the brain and the rest of the body

Front

What is the term for the brain's ability to interpret sensory information?

Back

Perception

Front

What do we call the five senses?

Back

Sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell