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Five Sense Organs: Functions and Essential Care Tips

Five Sense Organs: Functions and Essential Care Tips

In this article, we will explore what are the 5 sensory organs and what are the safety tips to keep them safe?-

The organs which participate in day-to-day activities, and these sensory organs identify the sensations. The method of working of these sensory organs is by the transmission of signals to the brain in response to the environment and then the brain helps interpret the signals.The sensory organs play a crucial role in our daily lives, allowing us to experience our surroundings and. However, with increasing pollution, digital screens, and unhealthy diets and habits, maintaining our sense organs is more important. 

In this article, we will explore what are the 5 sensory organs and what are the safety tips to keep them safe?-  

A Human Body Have 5 Sensory organs:

  • Eyes- Sense of sight, They’re sensitive to light images. 
  • Nose- Sense of smell, known as olfactory organ. 
  • Ear- Sense of hearing by detecting vibrations present in air.
  • Skin- Sense of touch.
  • Tongue- Sense of taste, chemoreceptors present in taste buds that detect different types of tastes like sweetness, sourness, bitterness, and saltiness.

Eyes: Sense of Light- 

Functions- The eyes help to see the world around. The retina captures light and converts it into signals, which the brain processes to create images.

How to keep your eyes healthy?:-

  • Limit screen time: To reduce digital eye strain, wash your eyes with cold water 2-3 in a single day. Reduce screen time and walk free for at least 20-30 minutes in a clear and clean environment.
  • Eat healthy foods: Eat eye friendly foods like carrots, spinach and fish if non-vegetarian which is rich with omega-3 fatty acids.
  • Regular checkups:  Get regular checkups for early vision diagnosis.

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Ears: Sense of Hearing-

Functions- Ears help to hear sound through vibrations present in the air, and it helps to balance sound waves travel through the year.

How to keep your ears healthy?:-

  • Avoid loud noises: To improve and for longer you need to avoid the loud noises surrounding you. Use ear plugs in a noisy environment.
  • Clean your ears gently: Avoid using cotton buds and wipes deep inside the ear and clean your ears gently.
  • Treat ear infections promptly:  If you face year infections or swelling in it, go for doctor’s best advice. 

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Nose: Sense of smell- 

Functions- The nose helps to detect smells and taste as well sometimes, it also filters dust and germs.

How to keep your nose healthy?:-

  • Avoid the usage of strong pollutants: Ignore pollutants which are causing irritation for better health of your nasal and nose.
  • Stay hydrated.
  • Use a humidifier.

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Tongue: Sense of taste- 

Functions- The tongue helps to identify the different tastes of flavours like- sweet,sour, bitter, salty etc. 

How to keep your tongue healthy?:-

  • Use a soft brush and maintain oral hygiene by brushing your teeth daily.
  • Drink water to prevent dryness and bad breathing issues.
  • Avoid excessive sugar and acids.
  • Avoid tobacco and alcohol.

Skin: Sense of touch-

Functions- The skin helps to feel the pressure, pain, temperature etc. 

How to keep your skin healthy?:-

  • Moisturize regularly to prevent dryness.
  • Use sunscreens
  • Stay hydrated
  • Eat a balanced diet.  

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Conclusion:

Our 5 sensory organs help connect with the world, all play a crucial role in sensing surroundings. By following these simple and effective health tips you can ensure that sense organs are working properly. In day-to-day activities all sensory organs help to identify to see, smell, taste, hear and touch the environment surroundings. 

FAQS-

Q. What is the function of all 5 senses?

To perceive the environment around a person accordingly to make better decisions.

Q. What are the five senses?

  • Sense of smell
  • sense of touch
  • sense of taste
  • sense of light and 
  • sense of hearing.

Q. If I am suffering related to any sensory organ, whom should I contact? 

At Ganesh Diagnostic & Imaging Centre you can consult with our top doctors and book your appointment. Contact on -011-47-333-333, +91-9811067479, +91-9810183948.