Human Machine - Mystery Science Unit Assessment

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What are tendons?

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Tendons are the "strings" that attach muscles to bones in the human body, allowing movement.

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What is the skeleton?

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The skeleton is the frame or structure of our body, similar to steel beams in a building.

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What is the pupil?

Back

The pupil is the opening in the center of the eye that allows light to enter.

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What is movement in the context of the nervous system?

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Movement refers to the actions directed by the brain, such as moving fingers to avoid danger.

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Why do we get red-eye in photographs?

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Red-eye occurs because the blood vessels in our eyes reflect the light from the camera flash.

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What is the function of ligaments?

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Ligaments are tough bands of tissue that connect bones to other bones at joints.

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What is the role of muscles?

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Muscles are tissues that contract to produce movement in the body.

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What is the iris?

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The iris is the colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil.

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What is the cornea?

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The cornea is the clear front part of the eye that helps focus light.

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What are sensory nerves?

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Sensory nerves carry information from the body to the brain about touch, pain, temperature, and other sensations.