Question

Jorge wants to move toward light. Once Jorge's eyes detect light, how do his eye cells communicate with his muscle cells so that he can walk toward the light?

A.
The eye cells send a chemical signal to the brain, which interprets the signal and then transmits it to Jorge's legs.
B.
The eye cells transmit nerve impulses to the muscle cells in Jorge's legs.
C.
The eye cells transmit nerve impulses to the brain, which translates the signal and transmits nerve impulses to the muscles.
D.
The eye cells release hormones that signal the muscle cells to contract and relax.

Answer 1

The answer is; C

As George gets nearer the light, more light enters the eyes of the retina. The eyes’ response will also be to narrow the pupils to regulate the amount of light entering the eye. This signal is transmitted through the optical nerve to the brain. The brain interprets how close George is getting and sends an impulse to the leg muscles on how to walk towards the light.