Brain and Animal Senses

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What is Reaction Time?

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Reaction time is a measure of the quickness an organism responds to a stimulus.

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Which part of the body sends messages to the brain about taste?

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The tongue sends messages to the brain telling it if something is salty, sweet, sour, or bitter.

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What are Neurons?

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Neurons are tiny cells that transfer information to and from the brain.

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What are the basic human senses?

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The basic human senses include touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste.

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What is an example of a brain healthy food?

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Fish, berries, and green vegetables are examples of brain healthy foods.

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What is a stimulus?

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A stimulus is anything that can trigger a response in an organism.

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What is the role of the brain?

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The brain processes information and coordinates responses to stimuli.

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What is the sense of sight?

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The sense of sight allows us to see and interpret visual information.

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What is the sense of hearing?

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The sense of hearing allows us to perceive sounds through our ears.

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What is the sense of touch?

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The sense of touch allows us to feel pressure, temperature, and pain through our skin.