Sensory system

Science behind the Brain and Its Impact on the Mind The brain is the most complex organ in the entire human body. It is responsible for the regulation of motor function, the body’s capacity to balance, and the ability to translate information sent by sensory organs. The mind is described as the faculty of consciousness and thought, where our feelings and emotions originate from. It can be implied that the science behind the brain may overshadow some facets of the mind, such as free will and…

Memory is a subject that has been widely researched in recent years; from techniques to aid our memory to the widely debated ‘definition’ of memory itself. However, although we all struggle to remember a lot of things, it has become clear that food (and confectionery in particular) always brings back strong, detailed memories in participants. The reason behind this is something that has not yet been widely researched; although there are some texts available on the effects of the visual and…

The seven senses – sight, smell, taste, hearing, touch, proprioception, and veromal – are invaluable to my performance in life. Some are necessary for basic function, and others are particularly enjoyable to have. The decision to lose or keep a certain sense is extremely arduous, as there are minute aspects of the senses that contribute to my everyday life in manners I do not notice. However, upon introspection, I was able to resolve the senses that I believed to be most and least imperative in…

Giving Up a Sense Out of the five senses, sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch, I would choose to give up smell. Giving up smell also includes giving up taste. Although I love the taste of food, or the smell of the different seasons, I feel that smell and taste are the senses that I least need and will make less of an impact on my daily life, rather than if I took one of the other senses away. Being able to not go out with friends and enjoy food, or discuss how something tastes would be…

Pride and Prejudice is one of the most famous romance novels of all time. It centers on the representation of society, manners, marriage, and love in 19th century England. Author, Jane Austen, tells the convoluted love story of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy and describes the challenges it takes for the two of them to receive their happy ending. Elizabeth is the protagonist of the story and plays a pivotal role in the plot because she is a round and dynamic character, has a variety of…

The five distinct senses act independently; However, they also team up to empower the mind to have a more useful understanding of its surroundings. What would the world be like if we couldn’t taste, smell, listen, feel or had no vision? Have you ever seen something that reminded you of a loved one? Smelt a scent and it brought back a certain place or memory? Every moment of the day at least one of our senses is working hard; replenishing the Brain with new information on how to be safe, how to…

Introduction Everyone has heard that myth that children simply do not like eating vegetables. However, this myth is quickly debunked if a child is asked which vegetable is their favorite. Not all children like all kinds of vegetables, but they usually have an answer ready. Whether if it is broccoli because it is shaped like a tree or carrots because they have a crunchy texture, there is always some explanation of why they like a particular vegetable or fruit. In the end, children tend to make…

A story with strong imagery can bring it from being monotonous and dreadful, to being full of life and interest. Imagery is an important in every story and it often separates the great from the good. The way imagery is defined is not just the visual images that play in your head like a movie, but it also applies to the other senses that humans can feel. These include your sense of smell, tastes, hearing, and touch. The story of Gilgamesh, written by David Ferry, is a tale that comes to mind…

In Chapter 3, sensory adaptation is described as “the process in which sensory receptors grow accustomed to constant, unchanging levels of stimuli over time” (Wood, Wood, and Boyd, 2014. p.79). Sensory experiences themselves begin with the process of sensation and end with the process of perception. According to Wood, Wood, and Boyd (2014), sensation is “the process through which the senses pick up visual, auditory, and other sensory stimuli and transmit them to the brain” (p.76). Furthermore,…

The day I found out I had synesthesia It was in 2013, a bright summer day. The day of my 10th birthday, in fact, when I noticed something strange. My friends and family were singing “Happy Birthday” to me and I started perceiving… blue? Turns out I had synesthesia, a condition when certain senses are stimulated you can “see” flavors and “smell” colors. I don’t actually see or taste anything, I just perceive it. Check out this link for more info. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synesthesia I…