The Senses

This program examines the role that our senses play in providing us with information about the world around us. Our brain depends upon the information from all our senses being integrated so that the brain is provided with consistent data that it can use to direct our actions. The program demonstrat...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Films Media Group, Granada Media (Firm)
Format: Electronic Video
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2005]
Series:New living body.
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Online Access:Streaming video (Emerson users only)
Streaming video (Wentworth users only)
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Summary:This program examines the role that our senses play in providing us with information about the world around us. Our brain depends upon the information from all our senses being integrated so that the brain is provided with consistent data that it can use to direct our actions. The program demonstrates how the senses of sight and balance operate as well as how they interact with each other. The program provides a complete introduction to the following topics: The visual system; The vestibular system; The relationship between the brain and the sensory organs; Using modern technology to overcome our sensory limitations
Item Description:Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on Sept. 19, 2005.
Physical Description:1 streaming video file (20 min.) : sound, color, digital file + instructional materials (online).
Format:System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Mode of access: Internet.
Access:Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.