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Is a sponge in your kitchen sink sentient because it absorbs water on contact, or absorbs heatwaves from a light source? The answer is no. In order for an object to be sentient it must possess a nervous system comprised of complex myriads of nerve cells axons and dendrites in order to transmit chemical and electrical signals to a brain. Within the brain is where the sense of self and consciousness forms. Plants cannot fall into the category of sentient for this reason.
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What constitutes human life?
Human life typically refers to the existence of a sentient being with the capacity for growth, reproduction, and self-awareness. It encompasses physical, mental, emotional, and social components that contribute to the individual's identity and well-being. The exact definition can vary based on cultural, ethical, and philosophical perspectives.
What do you call a person who plants plants?
A gardener. ------------- A planter, farmer, botanist, gardener . . .
Is plant living or nonliving?
A plant is a living thing because it reproduces and makes food for itself.
Why do blackberry plants have thorns?
Blackberry plants have thorns as a defense mechanism to protect themselves from being eaten by animals or humans. The thorns act as a deterrent to predators, helping the plant to survive and reproduce.
Why must an embryo be destroyed after 14 days?
In many countries, destroying embryos after 14 days is a regulatory limit imposed to prevent ethical concerns related to the development of human life. It is believed that 14 days is the point at which the embryo begins to develop its primitive streak, which some consider a marker of individuality or the beginning of a sentient being.
Who is sentient?
Any being that is aware of itself and can think things out is said to be sentient.
What is the scientific name for plants?
Plants belong to the Kingdom Plantae. A scientific name for Plants is called "Plantae".
What are the disadvantages of planet mercury?
Mercury has no disadvantages . . . if it were a sentient being, it would be quite at ease.
What is the difference between a sentient being and a conscious being?
A sentient being is capable of feeling and perceiving sensations, while a conscious being is aware of their own existence and can think, reason, and make decisions.
What does it mean when a person is described as sentient?
When a person is described as being sentient, it means that they are perceptive, and have a conscious mind. You could also say that a sentient person is observant and takes things in.
What is the difference between a sentient being and a self-aware being?
A sentient being is capable of feeling and perceiving sensations, while a self-aware being is able to recognize and understand their own existence and thoughts.
Are the plants from The Ruins real?
No...how could sentient, man-eating vines be real?
Why do PETA complain about eating meat but they kill and eat plants?
Animals are sentient beings and are known to feel pain. Plants are not.
What will put in a hyphothesis?
eventually a sentient being with some free time
Is alcohol resourceful?
No. Being resourceful is an attribute of sentient beings. Alcohol is a chemical.
How does nature know when an earthquake is coming?
Nature does not 'know' anything. It is not a sentient being.
How do you teache a fraction?
A fraction is not a sentient being so it would be impossible to teach it anything!
