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Lesson 21 of 84 · The Human Body
LessonThe Five Senses: An Overview (Part 2)
What You'll Learn
The five senses—sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch—help us gather information about the world. Each sense relies on specialized organs and nerve cells called receptors.
Key Words
- organ system
- tissue
- cell
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read and learn: The five senses—sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch—help us gather information about the world. Each sense relies on specialized organs and nerve cells called receptors.
Step 2 — Do
Gather your materials and set up your workspace.
Step 3 — Observe
Observe what happens and describe it in detail.
Step 4 — Record
Record your observations in your science journal.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3How many senses do humans have?