Out of the 5 senses, what is the

most important to you? What

would it be, why?
Sensory System
LS 2- Scientific Literacy and
Critical Thinking Skills
 What is the Sensory System?

• Is a part of the nervous system

responsible for sensory information.
• Is a complex neural network of
pathways that relay information about
the external environment between the
brain and body.
THE FIVE (5) SENSE
ORGANS
THE FIVE (5) SENSE
ORGANS
Eyes
gives the
sense of sight.
Eyes
Eyes
Nearsightedness (Myopia)-unable to see things
clearly unless they are relatively close to the eyes.
 Eyes
Farsightedness(Hyperopia)-A vision problem in
which nearby objects look blurred, while the distant
objects are more clearly visible.
 Eyes
Optometrist-is a healthcare professional who
provides primary vision care. are trained to examine
the eyes to detect defects in vision, signs of injury,
ocular diseases or abnormality and problems
THE FIVE (5) SENSE
ORGANS
Nose
gives the
sense of smell.
Nose
THE FIVE (5) SENSE
ORGANS
Tongue
gives the
sense of taste.
Tongu
e
Palate
Throa
t
Taste buds for bitter
tastes

Taste buds for sour

things

Taste buds for sweet

things
Taste buds for sour
things
THE FIVE (5) SENSE
ORGANS
Ears
gives the sense
of hearing.
Ears
THE FIVE (5) SENSE
ORGANS
Skin
gives the
sense of touch.
Skin
Diseases Associated
with the Sense
Organs
Diseases Associated with the Sense
Organs (EYES)
1. Conjunctivism,
2. Sore Eyes,
3. Night Blindness
(Ocerthalmium),
4. Lesions of the eyes,
5. Stye, and
6. Foreign body
Conjunctivitis

Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is an

inflammation or infection of the
transparent membrane
(conjunctiva) that lines your eyelid
and covers the white part of your
eyeball.
Conjunctivitis
Sore Eyes
• Allergies and eye infections can
both cause your eyes to feel sore,
red and itchy.
• The eye infection conjunctivitis is a
particularly common cause of sore,
red eyes.
• Contact lens irritation can also
cause sore, red eyes.
Sore Eyes
Night Blindness (Ocerthalmium)

• Is a type of vision impairment also known

as nyctalopia. People with night blindness
experience poor vision at night or in dimly
lit environments.

• You may just have more difficulty seeing or

driving in darkness.
Night Blindness (Ocerthalmium)
Lesions of the
Eyes
Lesions Are cellular growths
that can appear on the eye or
the eyelid in many different
shapes and form.
Lesions of the
Eyes
Stye/Sty
• A stye (sty) is a red, painful
lump near the edge of your
eyelid that may look like a boil or
a pimple.
• Usually forms on the outside of
your eyelid, but sometimes it can
form on the inner part of your
eyelid.
Stye/Sty
Diseases Associated with the
Sense Organs (NOSE)

1. Adenoids, and
2. Foreign body
Adenoids/ Enlarged Adenoids

• Adenoids are part of the immune

system and help protect the body from
viruses and bacteria.

• Enlarged adenoids can also affect the

recurrence (return) of ear infections
and chronic fluid in the ear, which can
result in temporary hearing loss.
Adenoids/ Enlarged Adenoids
Diseases Associated with the
Sense Organs (EARS)

1. Otitis, and
2. Foreign body
Otitis

Middle ear infection

(acute otitis media) is an
infection in the middle ear.
Otitis
Foreign body
– Is something that is stuck inside you but
isn't supposed to be there. You may inhale
or swallow a foreign body, or you may get
one from an injury to almost any part of
your body.

– Are more common in small children, who

sometimes stick things in their mouths,
ears, and noses.
Foreign body
Diseases Associated with the
Sense Organs (Tongue)

1. Oral thrush, and

2. Herpes simplex
 Oral thrush

• Also called oral candidiasis (kan-dih-DIE-uh-

sis) — is a condition in which the fungus
Candida albicans accumulates on the lining
of your mouth. Candida is a normal
organism in your mouth, but sometimes it
can overgrow and cause symptoms.

• Oral thrush causes creamy white lesions,

usually on your tongue or inner cheeks.
Oral thrush
Herpes Simplex Virus

• Also known as HSV, is a viral

infection that causes genital and
oral herpes.

• HSV-1. This type primarily causes

oral herpes, characterized by cold
sores or fever blisters that appear
around your mouth or on your
face.
Herpes Simplex Virus
Diseases Associated with the
Sense Organs (SKIN)

1. Boils,
2. Carbuncle,
3. Dermatitis, and
4. Fungal Infection
Boils
A boil is a painful, pus-
filled bump under your skin-
the result of a bacterial
infection of one or more hair
follicles.
Boils
Carbuncle

A carbuncle is a cluster of
boils, that form a connected
area of infection under the
skin.
Carbuncle
 Boil and
Carbuncle
 Dermatitis
It is a general term that
describes a common skin irritation.
It has many causes and forms and
usually involves itchy, dry skin or a
rash.
Dermatitis
Fungal Infection
A fungal infection is also known as
mycosis. Although most fungi are
harmless to humans, some of them
are capable of causing diseases under
specific condition.
Fungal Infection
 9 Ways to Save Your Senses
1. Find doctors and specialists you trust
2. Eat like your life depends on it
3. Stop smoking
4. Celebrate the sun safely
5. Turn down the volume
6. Exercise your sense of smell
7. Keep moving
8. Protect your head and sinuses
9. Get help when you need it