Information Processing in Animals- Lesson 1

Front

What is a reflex?

Back

An action or movement of the body that happens automatically as a reaction to something.

Front

What is a peripheral nerve?

Back

A nerve that is not part of the central nervous system and receives sensory information.

Front

How does the nervous system send information throughout the body?

Back

In the form of electrical signals.

Front

What does reaction time depend on?

Back

The speed of electrical signals sent by the nervous system.

Front

What system is the brain part of?

Back

The central nervous system.

Front

What body system includes the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sense organs?

Back

The nervous system.

Front

What is the central nervous system composed of?

Back

The brain and spinal cord.

Front

What is the function of the spinal cord?

Back

To transmit signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Front

What role do nerves play in the nervous system?

Back

They carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord.

Front

What are sense organs?

Back

Organs that receive sensory information, such as eyes, ears, and skin.