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Sensory System

Eyes, ears and the other senses that connect you to the world.

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The sensory system converts light, sound, pressure, temperature and chemical signals into the electrical language of the nervous system. Each sense has its own specialised structures, but all of them share a tendency to decline gradually with age — and to respond well to protective habits practised early.

Key organs & structures

How it connects

Nervous system

All sensory information is ultimately processed and interpreted by the brain.

Deep-dive guides in the sensory system

Symptoms involving this system

Did you know?

  • The eye's focusing muscles adjust shape continuously and can fatigue after long periods of close-up screen work.