Describe the role of the sensory system.

Description should include

• the vital functions of the system
• the basic functions of each organ or structure within the system
• the relationship of the system and its structures to other body systems.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How are sound vibrations translated into hearing (i.e., from the external ear to the cerebral cortex of the brain)?
• How are light rays translated into visual images (i.e., from the cornea of the eye to the cerebral cortex of the brain)?
• How does the sensory system interrelate with other body systems?