Senses and the Brain

Which body system includes the brain and spinal cord?

• digestive system
• circulatory system
• muscular system
• nervous system

Which of these is a good comparison to nerves that carry electrical signals in the body?

• string
• wires
• ropes
• lasers

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What length of nerves does an average person have in their body?

• 10 inches
• 10 feet
• 1 mile
• 46 miles

Which sense does Woody the termite use to follow the special pen line?

• taste
• smell
• sight
• touch

A chameleon's ability to move each eye independently helps them do what?

• hunt
• sleep
• impress their friends
• never have to blink

Which sense does a snake's tongue provide?

• hearing
• vision
• smell
• none of these

What is a natural fear response of the human body?

• sweating
• dancing
• whispering
• getting angry

What do you call the time it takes to see something and take action?

• turnaround time
• brain time
• processing time
• reaction time

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

How can you improve your reaction time?

• practice
• eating
• reading
• you can't

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

What special sense do sharks have?

• night vision
• magnetic skin
• electro-sensing receptors
• x-ray vision