This program examines the role that our senses play in providing us with information about the world around us. Our brain depends upon the information from all our senses being integrated so that the brain is provided with consistent data that it can use to direct our actions. The program demonstrates how the senses of sight and balance operate as well as how they interact with each other. The program provides a complete introduction to the following topics: • The visual system • The vestibular system • The relationship between the brain and the sensory organs • Using modern technology to overcome our sensory limitations (20 minutes)

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Part of the Series : The New Living Body

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