Senses, Brain & Responses

Question 1

Which model best shows how a rabbit uses its senses, brain, and actions to find food?

Accepted Answer

The rabbit smells a carrot scent, its brain interprets the smell, and it hops toward the scent to eat the carrot.

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The rabbit sees a green leaf, its brain tells it to hop away, and it hides behind a rock.

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The rabbit feels vibrations in the ground, its brain tells it to stay still, and it remains motionless.

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The rabbit hears a rustling sound, its brain tells it to hop away, and it runs in the opposite direction.

Question 2

A chameleon is perched on a branch when a fly lands on a leaf nearby. Which of the following sequences correctly describes how the chameleon goes from noticing the fly to catching it?

Accepted Answer

The chameleon's eyes detect the moving fly → the brain interprets the sight as prey → the tongue muscles contract and the tongue shoots out to catch the fly.

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The chameleon's tongue detects the fly → the brain sends a signal to the eyes → the eyes move toward the fly.

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The chameleon's ears hear the fly → the brain sends a signal → the tongue shoots out.

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The chameleon's eyes detect the fly → the tongue shoots out instantly, without the brain processing the information.

Question 3

Which of the following best shows how a squirrel uses its senses, brain, and behavior to stay safe?

Accepted Answer

The squirrel hears a hawk, its brain tells it the sound means danger, so it climbs a tree quickly.

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The squirrel smells a flower, its brain tells it the scent is tasty, so it eats the flower.

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The squirrel feels the wind, its brain tells it the temperature is cold, so it shivers.

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The squirrel sees a nut, its brain tells it to store the nut, so it hides it in the ground.

Try three questions

Which model best shows how a rabbit uses its senses, brain, and actions to find food?

A chameleon is perched on a branch when a fly lands on a leaf nearby. Which of the following sequences correctly describes how the chameleon goes from noticing the fly to catching it?

Which of the following best shows how a squirrel uses its senses, brain, and behavior to stay safe?

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