Sensory

Sensory refers to the physiological capabilities that provide inputs for perception. The sensory system is a part of the nervous system responsible for processing sensory information. It consists of sensory receptors, neural pathways, and parts of the brain involved in sensory perception.

Types of Sensory Systems

There are several types of sensory systems in the human body. These include:

• Visual system: This system is responsible for processing visual detail, as well as enabling several non-image forming functions. It includes the eye, optic nerve, and visual areas of the brain.

• Auditory system: This system is involved in the process of hearing. It includes the ears, auditory nerves, and parts of the brain that process sound.

• Somatosensory system: This system is a complex system of sensory neurons and pathways that responds to changes at the surface or inside the body. It includes touch, temperature, pain, and body position.

• Olfactory system: This system is responsible for the sense of smell. It includes the nose, olfactory nerves, and parts of the brain that process smell.

• Gustatory system: This system is responsible for the sense of taste. It includes the tongue, taste buds, taste nerves, and parts of the brain that process taste.

Sensory Processing

Sensory processing is the way the nervous system receives messages from the senses and turns them into appropriate motor and behavioral responses. It involves the reception, interpretation, and response to sensory input.

Sensory Disorders

There are several disorders related to the sensory system. These include:

• Sensory processing disorder: This is a condition where the brain has trouble receiving and responding to information that comes in through the senses.

• Sensory integration disorder: This is a condition where the brain struggles to properly integrate sensory information.

• Sensory loss: This refers to the loss of any of the senses, often due to injury or disease.

See Also

• Nervous system
• Perception
• Sensory neuroscience

References

Sensory Resources
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