Survival and Response

Question 1

What is a taxis?

Answer 1

Directional response to a stimulus

Question 2

What is a kinesis?

Answer 2

Non-directional response to a stimulus

Question 3

Explain the importance / advantages of reflex actions.

Answer 3

It is a rapid response

automatic (adjustments to changes in environment) which do not have to be learnt;

reducing/avoiding damage to tissues / prevents injury/named injury e.g. burning;

role in homeostasis/example;

escape from predators;