Chapter 1a - Wonderfully Made Flashcards
What helps you to see, hear, feel, smell, and taste?
nervous system
What are the three main parts of the nervous system?
the brain
the nerves
the spinal cord
What carries messages to and from the brain?
nerves
What is a large group of nerves in your backbone.
spinal cord
What controls your whole body?
brain
What is the most special part of God’s creation?
a person
What enables us to enjoy God’s world?
nervous system
What does the brain do?
controls your whole body
What are some of the things the nervous system enables you to do?
feel, understand, love, solve problems, remember, see, move, hear, and smell
Which side of the brain controls the right side of your body?
left side
What are the parts of your body that God designed especially to help you react to the things around you?
sense organs
What are the most important senses?
sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch
What do we use for our sense of sight?
eyes
What do we use for our sense of hearing?
ears
What do we use for our sense of taste
tongue
What do we use for our sense of smell
nose
What do we use for our sense of touch?
skin
When your eyes are open, what are they constantly doing?
taking pictures
The colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil
iris
Which part of your eye has muscles that control the amount of light that enters your eye?
iris
What is the black circle in the middle of the iris called?
pupil
What is the nerve at the back of your eye that carries the message of what you have just seen to your brain called?
optic nerve
What is another name for the lens in your eye?
retinal
If you were in a dark room, would the pupils of your eyes be small or large?
smaller
What can you close to keep dust and other objects out of your eyes?
eyelids
What works like window screens to keep dust from the eyes?
eyelashes
What keeps the eyes moist and also washes dust and dirt from the eyes?
tears
What bones protect our eyes?
Forehead and cheek bone
How do tears help our eyes?
They keep them moist and they wash dirt or dust out.
List some ways you can protect your eyes
use the right amount of light when you work with your eyes
never point pencils or sharp objects near your eyes
do not rub if you get something in your eyes
eat proper foods
What vitamin is good for your eyes?
vitamin A
Name some foods that are rich in vitamin A.
carrots, liver, cheese, peas, eggs, and peaches
When you read and write, where should you make sure the light is coming from?
above and behind you
