Biological Psychology Science Center Scavenger Hunt
Go to the California Science Center http://www.casciencectr.org Go to the
website for a map and more information.
The California Science Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is located
South of downtown Los Angeles, the California Science Center in historic Exposition
Park, just two blocks west of the Harbor (110) Freeway at the Exposition Boulevard
exit. It is free but you will need to look for parking which may cost you
something.
Due Date Announced in Class!!!
You are to go to the section of the science museum called World of Life, which
is located on the 2nd floor of the building. You will get more credit for more
correct answers. Good luck.
What is the vestibular system?
What does the Cerebellum do?
What is the master control of the nervous system?
How many nerve cells are in the average brain?
Make a sketch of a nerve cell.
What are the two different systems for reacting to the world?
Chemical Messengers that are carried through the blood are called ____________________?
Draw a picture and write the basic function of each of the following endocrine
system glands:
Pituitary
Thyroid
Thymus
Adrenal Glands
Pancreas
Ovaries
Testes
What kind of light can a bee see that we can’t?
What is the order of the way the brain processes information?
Number the following statements 1-3.
Takes messages to muscles (Motor Neuron)
Takes in information from the senses (Sensory Neuron)
Brain processes information (Interneuron)
What connects your brain and spinal cord to every other part of your body?
How fast do electrical signals travel along the nerve cell?
What are the basic parts of a nerve cell?
What is a synapse?
What part of the nerve cell releases chemicals?
How do different animal brains compare with human brains?
What is the system in the body that protects against diseases?
What type of immune cells does HIV attack?
Play the Immune system Game
What does a Mast cell do?
What are antibodies?
What type of cells become Memory cells
What gland controls all aspects of reproduction?
What is the chromosomal pattern of girls?
What is the chromosomal pattern of boys?
Who determines the babies sex?
Answer True or False:
A woman is constantly making new eggs throughout her life.
A man is constantly making new sperm throughout his life.
When will an embryo be called a fetus?
When can you identify the babies genitals?
What are the risks associated with alcoholism and smoking during pregnancy?
When does a fetus start moving?
What is homeostasis? (Note this answer can be found by watching the Body Works
program, if it is not showing skip this question)
Define the key players in the digestive system.
Where does most of your digestion take place?
Does human body stay the same throughout the day? If yes what temperature, if
no, explain.
What does most of your energy from your food go to produce?