Some Common Myths Thought to be True - Myth 70
Myth 70: Humans have Just Five Senses
Senses are physiological capacities of organisms that provide data for
perception. The senses and their operation, classification, and theory are
overlapping topics studied by a variety of fields, most notably neuroscience,
cognitive psychology (or cognitive science), and philosophy of perception. The
nervous system has a specific sensory system or organ, dedicated to each
sense.
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Animals also have receptors to sense the world around them, with degrees of capability varying greatly between species. Humans have a comparatively weak sense of smell, while some animals may lack one or more of the traditional five senses. Some animals may also intake and interpret sensory stimuli in very different ways. Some species of animals are able to sense the world in a way that humans cannot, with some species able to sense electrical and magnetic fields, and detect water pressure and currents. |
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