Senses and Nervous System English Vocab

The sense of temperature comes primarily from what organ?

The central nervous system is made up of 2 parts: the ________ and the __________

This organ is responsible for vision and contains photoreceptors which react to light

The nervous system sends signals and information through a _____________ in the form of an electric current

How many layers does our skin have and what are they called?

Chemoreceptors can detect chemical substances. Where in the body are chemoreceptors located? (2 places)

The skin is the organ responsible for our sense of _________

The ear is responsible for what 2 functions?

Our sense of ______ comes from our nose

What are the two types of cells in the nervous system?

Our sense of ______ comes mainly from our tongue/mouth

The nervous system allows us to perceive and respond to external _______