Sensory system

Sensory system is the part of the nervous system that allows us to sense things. Most human beings are limited to five senses. Some people, like Haley Joel Osment, have six senses. Also, some people have malfunctions of their sensory systems. People like Helen Keller, Ray Charles and Beethoven. Only famous people have malfunctioning sensory systems.

Our senses are how we experience reality. Your senses and my senses are different from each other. Thus, you and I experience different realities. In fact, some people think there is no reality, only senses. Please think of that the next time you punch someone in the face.


Combining touch and smell.
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