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C3.1.4 The brain as a central information integration organ Notes
The Brain Integrates Sensory Inputs
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Brain
The central organ of the nervous system, responsible for processing sensory information, coordinating responses, and controlling various bodily functions.
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Sensory inputs
Sensory inputs are specialized receptors in the eyes, ears, skin, nose, and tongue detect stimuli. These signals travel to the brain via sensory neurons.
These inputs are processed differently, and in different regions of the brain:
The visual cortex processes images.
The auditory cortex interprets sounds.
The somatosensory cortex analyzes touch, temperature, and pain.
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When crossing a busy street, you hear a car horn while seeing oncoming traffic and feeling the vibration of the pavement under your feet. Which feature of the brain’s organization allows you to interpret these signals together and decide to stop safely?
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The brain is the central organ of the nervous system, responsible for processing sensory information, coordinating responses, and controlling various bodily functions.
