Senses and the nervous system Flashcards
1
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Stimulus
A
Something that causes a response e.g. A loud noise stimulates me to jump
2
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Sensitivity
A
Detecting and responding to a stimulus
3
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Nervous system
A
Brain , spinal cord , all the nerves
4
Q
Sensory nerve
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Sends a message to the brain from the sense organ
5
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Motor nerve
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Sends a message from the brain to a muscle
6
Q
Messages
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Are sent along nerves as pulses of electricity
7
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The eye contains
A
The cornea , iris , lens , pupil , retina , optic nerve and ciliary muscle
