Senses and Perception

Our senses are what we use to experience the world around us. Whether it’s smelling your cup of coffee in the morning or navigating through a dark room at night, the nervous system must process a complex system of signals that take in information about the outside world, and convert it to signals the brain can understand.

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About the Author

Emma Lindberg

Emma is the former Outreach Associate at the Society for Neuroscience. She helped find and create Educator Resources for BrainFacts.org, as well as promote the site at conferences and events across the country.