Information Processing

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What is information processing?

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Information processing is the way in which organisms perceive, interpret, and respond to information from their environment.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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What is a sensory receptor?

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A sensory receptor is a specialized cell or structure that detects and responds to specific types of stimuli, such as light, sound, or chemicals.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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What type of sensory receptor detects light?

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Electromagnetic receptors detect light.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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What type of sensory receptor detects smell and taste?

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Chemical receptors detect smell and taste.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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What is stored memory?

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Stored memory refers to the ability to recall information or experiences that have been previously learned and retained.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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What is learned behavior?

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Learned behavior is a change in behavior that occurs as a result of experience or practice.

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What is innate behavior?

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Innate behavior is a natural, instinctive response that an organism is born with, not learned through experience.

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What is negative feedback?

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Negative feedback is a process that counteracts a change, helping to maintain homeostasis in an organism.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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What is a stimulus?

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A stimulus is any event or situation that evokes a response from an organism.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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What happens first in the information processing sequence?

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The stimulus occurs first, followed by detection by sensory receptors.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8