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: '''Sight''' is limited to the [[light|visible spectrum]]. | : '''Sight''' is limited to the [[light|visible spectrum]]. | ||
: When an [[animal]] detects [[light]] [[Receptor Cell|receptor cells]] in the [[eye]]s create an [[Action Potential|action potential]] which sends an [[Impulse (Biology)|impulse]] to the [[Central Nervous System|central nervous system (CNS)]]. | : When an [[animal]] detects [[light]] [[Receptor Cell|receptor cells]] in the [[eye]]s create an [[Action Potential|action potential]] which sends an [[Impulse (Biology)|impulse]] to the [[Central Nervous System|central nervous system (CNS)]]. | ||
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Revision as of 07:17, 7 May 2019
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Sight is one of the 5 main human senses.
About Sight
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Sight is one of the 5 main human senses.
About Sight
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Sight is one of the 5 main human senses.
About Sight
- Sight allows animals to detect shade and colour.
- Sight is limited to the visible spectrum.
- When an animal detects light receptor cells in the eyes create an action potential which sends an impulse to the central nervous system (CNS).