LS - Inv. 4 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Adaptation | A structure, feature, or behavior that helps an organism survive and/or reproduce |
Behavior | The things organisms do to survive and reproduce |
Brain | Part of the central nervous system protected by the skull |
Central Nervous System | Where sensory impulses pass through the brain and spinal cord |
Inherited Trait | A characteristic that is passed down from generation to generation |
Instinct | An action that is performed without thinking or planning. |
Instinctive | A behavior that is imprinted in an organism's brain from birth and helps it to survive. |
Learned Behavior | A behavior that is acquired by being taught by an older individual and practicing |
Neuron | A communication cell found in the brain and nervous system. |
Receptor | Cells that send messages to the brain when it receives stimuli |
Reflex | A simple one-dimensional action that is performed without thinking or planning |
Response | A reaction of a living thing to a stimulus |
Response Time | The length of time it takes for a person to respond to a stimulus |
Stimulus | Something that causes an action or response |
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