SITB lessons 85-87

What part of the body does your sense of balance rely on?

• ear-"inner ear"

• elbow

• fingers

• mouth

What happens when you stop moving, but the fluid in the semicircular canals doesn't stop at the same time, sending mixed signals to your brain?

• dizziness

• hunger

• weakness

• nothing

What is another name for "ear stones?"

• Otoliths

• rocks

• pebbles

• boulders

You have "stones" in your head to provide you with static sense of _______.

• balance

• humor

• laughter

• electricity

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

Semicircular canals, in the inner ear, give you a dynamic sense of _______.

• balance

• smell

• touch

• sight

What are the bumps that cover the top of the tongue called?

• papillae

• goose bumps

• pimples

• spots

What are the structures on the tongue that give a sense of taste called?

• taste buds

• flowers

• buddies

• smelly buds

True of False? You have about 10,000 taste buds on your tongue.

• true

• false

Does your tongue have to keep making new taste buds to replace old ones?

• yes

• no

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

How many basic tastes does the tongue detect?

• 5

• 1

• 2

• 10