Animal Sensory Systems
Biology ⇒ Animal Biology
Animal Sensory Systems starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how mechanoreceptors contribute to the sense of touch in mammals.
Describe the difference between rods and cones in the vertebrate retina.
Describe the main function of chemoreceptors in animals.
Describe the process of sensory transduction.
Describe the role of olfactory receptors in animal behavior.
Explain how the lateral line system benefits fish in their aquatic environment.
Explain how thermoreceptors help animals survive in their environment.
A researcher observes that a certain species of migratory bird can still navigate accurately on cloudy days when the sun is not visible. Which sensory system is most likely involved in this ability?
(1) Auditory system
(2) Magnetoreception
(3) Gustatory system
(4) Lateral line system
Which animal is known for using echolocation to navigate and find prey?
(1) Owl
(2) Bat
(3) Elephant
(4) Shark
Which of the following animals is known for its ability to detect electric fields?
(1) Bats
(2) Electric eels
(3) Dogs
(4) Frogs
Which of the following animals is most likely to have a highly developed sense of smell?
(1) Dolphin
(2) Dog
(3) Chicken
(4) Frog
Which of the following animals is most likely to use electroreception for hunting?
(1) Cat
(2) Platypus
(3) Cow
(4) Parrot
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the part of the mammalian ear that is responsible for balance and spatial orientation.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the structure in the inner ear that contains hair cells responsible for hearing.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the structure in the nose where olfactory receptors are located.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil.
True or False: All animals have the ability to perceive ultraviolet light.
True or False: All animals have the same number and type of sensory systems.
True or False: Electroreception is common in terrestrial mammals.
True or False: Some animals can detect polarized light, which helps them navigate.
