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What are the senses?
The human body has five senses, including eyes, ears, nose, tongue and body. The brain is the center of all the senses, and the senses are the organs that feel the stimulation of external things. Eyes are vision, ears are hearing, nose is smell, tongue is taste, and all parts of the body are touch. The five senses of the human body provide a lot of convenience for people's lives. In addition to the five senses, there are other sensory systems at work, such as keeping the balance of the body and feeling hungry. There are about 20 sensory systems.

Basic classification

Sense of balance: controlled by lymph in the inner ear, with vision, people can walk safely.

Proprioception: When we close our eyes and raise our hands, we know where our hands are without looking. This is the proprioception at work. Thermal sensation is a single sensation. The thermal system in the brain can detect and control the core body temperature.

Pain: This feeling can sense pain. Distributed in skin, bones, joints and internal organs. Inner feelings. This is the general term for controlling the internal sensation of organs in the body. Such as causing cough, controlling breathing frequency, giving reminders when hungry or thirsty, etc.

Sense of space: When people close their eyes, they can still feel the objects in front of them.

Generally speaking, human senses provide a lot of convenience for people's lives. In addition to the five senses we are familiar with, such as eyes, ears, nose, tongue and body, there are about 20 sensory systems. You got it?