Scientists have named the possible number of human sensory organs

In everyday life, people often pay attention only to sight and hearing, forgetting about other organs of perception. However, all the senses are actively working, even if people don't notice it. This was reported by Medical Xpress magazine on December 23.

Aristotle believed that humans have five senses, but modern research shows that there are actually many more. Some scientists, including Professor Charles Spence from Oxford, claim that a person can have from 22 to 33 senses.

Emotional perception and perception of physical sensations are often closely related. For example, odors in shampoo can affect the perception of hair texture. So, the scent of roses makes them more silky. Similarly, flavors in yogurt can create the illusion of a richer and thicker texture even without the addition of emulsifiers.

Research shows that in addition to such standard senses as sight, hearing, and smell, humans have more complex senses that help them navigate and interact with the world. One of these senses is proprioception, which helps to sense the position of limbs without having to look at them. Also important is the vestibular system, which helps maintain balance, as well as interoception — the feeling of changes in the body, for example, increased pulse or hunger.

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According to research, taste sensations are directly related to the sense of smell. For example, when a person eats strawberries or raspberries, these flavors do not have special receptors on the tongue. Instead, people perceive them through the combined effects of tongue and nose. The sense of smell plays a crucial role in the perception of tastes, especially when we eat or drink.

In addition, the senses work together, reinforcing each other. For example, under conditions of white noise, the perception of sweet and sour worsens, but the mind (the taste associated with broths, sauces and tomatoes) does not change. This discovery is especially important for understanding how sounds and smells affect the perception of food and drinks.

These new studies on feelings highlight the importance of how our senses work together to create a holistic perception of the world. Just as a person perceives smells and tastes in tandem, the body unites all the organs of perception in order to be able to better understand the environment.

On December 22, Medical Xpress reported on the ability of a smile to influence the perception of other people. According to the publication, facial expressions and facial expressions play a significant role in non-verbal communication and are sources of a large amount of information about a person. It was clarified that people tend to imitate and trust smiling personalities more.

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