Sensory System (Noun)
Meaning 1
A particular sense.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The visual sensory system relies heavily on the eyes to detect light and transmit signals to the brain.
- The somatosensory system interprets bodily sensations, such as tactile, thermal, and painful stimuli.
- Our olfactory sensory system allows us to detect a wide variety of smells and pheromones.
- The auditory sensory system is responsible for detecting sound waves and allowing us to perceive music and speech.
- The gustatory sensory system, mediated through the taste buds on our tongue, allows us to detect sweet, sour, salty, and bitter flavors.