Question

3. Describe two ways in which the skin protects us from harm.
4. Explain the following sensations:
a. We feel hot when we eat a chilli.
b. We have a cool feeling when we suck a throat lozenge.
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5. If we did not have so many sensors in our lips and tongue, what would be
the consequences?
6. People without sight are able to read using their fingers. How do people
who cannot hear manage to communicate with others?
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7. The writer says that we take our skin for granted. This is true for all our sense
organs. Try to think of what you will miss if you lose
a. the ability to smell things
b. the ability of your tongue to distinguish different tastes
Will you be missing out on some vital clues and warnings which these senses
provide? Discuss with your partner and then share your thoughts with the cla​

Answer 1

Answer:

1st answer

skin protects us against exposure to dangerous things in our environment such as bacteria .it also repels water, minimises water loss from the body and protect underlying structures such as blood vessels, nerves and organs .

3rd answer

simply we never taste food or any item when we haven't taste buds

Answer 2

Answer:

4) a)

Explanation:because the principal ingredient in chilli is a chemical called capsaicin that effect the receptors and send message of 'hot' to brain.