Brain Processing of Senses 4-LS1-2

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behavior

an organism’s response to internal or external stimulus

behavior Simple Definition

brain

the organ that is the control center of the nervous system

brain Simple Definition

central nervous system

the brain and spinal cord, which form the control center of the nervous system

central nervous system Simple Definition

neuron

a nerve cell that carries impulses in the nervous system

neuron Simple Definition

reflex

an automatic response to stimulus without conscious control, like a blink or blush

reflex Simple Definition

response

a reaction to a stimulus

A reaction to a stimulus. Response. A response is how an animal's body or behavior changes when something around it happens.

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