Sensory Loss Essay

Science behind the Brain and Its Impact on the Mind The brain is the most complex organ in the entire human body. It is responsible for the regulation of motor function, the body’s capacity to balance, and the ability to translate information sent by sensory organs. The mind is described as the faculty of consciousness and thought, where our feelings and emotions originate from. It can be implied that the science behind the brain may overshadow some facets of the mind, such as free will and…

Undergoing an amputation generates sufficient trauma in and of itself, adding to the shock is the experience of excruciating pain caused by a limb or other body part that is no longer attached to the body, this disturbance can prove to be not only exasperating but extraordinarily frightening as well. This strange phenomenon, of experiencing a limb that has been removed from the body, is referred to as a “phantom limb.” Around “90 percent of amputees worldwide” have experienced these puzzling…

Memory is a subject that has been widely researched in recent years; from techniques to aid our memory to the widely debated ‘definition’ of memory itself. However, although we all struggle to remember a lot of things, it has become clear that food (and confectionery in particular) always brings back strong, detailed memories in participants. The reason behind this is something that has not yet been widely researched; although there are some texts available on the effects of the visual and…

senses, sight, touch, taste, smell, and hearing. Sensory marketing is based on the theory that conscious awareness, embodied cognition, and bodily sensations help determine the decisions consumers make (The Science of Sensory Marketing, 2015). Establishing a sensory signature has become vital to specialists who are trying to make a lasting impression on consumers. Throughout this paper multiple forms of sensory marketing will be touched on. Why? Sensory marketing allows specialist to…

Giving Up a Sense Out of the five senses, sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch, I would choose to give up smell. Giving up smell also includes giving up taste. Although I love the taste of food, or the smell of the different seasons, I feel that smell and taste are the senses that I least need and will make less of an impact on my daily life, rather than if I took one of the other senses away. Being able to not go out with friends and enjoy food, or discuss how something tastes would be…

Pride and Prejudice is one of the most famous romance novels of all time. It centers on the representation of society, manners, marriage, and love in 19th century England. Author, Jane Austen, tells the convoluted love story of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy and describes the challenges it takes for the two of them to receive their happy ending. Elizabeth is the protagonist of the story and plays a pivotal role in the plot because she is a round and dynamic character, has a variety of…

The five distinct senses act independently; However, they also team up to empower the mind to have a more useful understanding of its surroundings. What would the world be like if we couldn’t taste, smell, listen, feel or had no vision? Have you ever seen something that reminded you of a loved one? Smelt a scent and it brought back a certain place or memory? Every moment of the day at least one of our senses is working hard; replenishing the Brain with new information on how to be safe, how to…

Introduction Everyone has heard that myth that children simply do not like eating vegetables. However, this myth is quickly debunked if a child is asked which vegetable is their favorite. Not all children like all kinds of vegetables, but they usually have an answer ready. Whether if it is broccoli because it is shaped like a tree or carrots because they have a crunchy texture, there is always some explanation of why they like a particular vegetable or fruit. In the end, children tend to make…

A story with strong imagery can bring it from being monotonous and dreadful, to being full of life and interest. Imagery is an important in every story and it often separates the great from the good. The way imagery is defined is not just the visual images that play in your head like a movie, but it also applies to the other senses that humans can feel. These include your sense of smell, tastes, hearing, and touch. The story of Gilgamesh, written by David Ferry, is a tale that comes to mind…

Elizabeth Fernandez Professor Richardson General Biology 2 Lab Section 01 March 27, 2017 Comparative Sensory Physiology Lab Introduction: All animals have specialized receptor cells that are sensitive to certain inputs like sound, light and chemicals. When these receptor cells are stimulated a nerve impulse is sent across the body and into the central nervous system where the signal is perceived as one of the animals senses (taste, hearing, sight, smell, equilibrium, etc.). There are three…