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The Five Senses for Kids

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Slide shows light shining in a square on a black backdrop. Text reads, "The Five Senses."

The nervous system must receive and process information about the world outside in order to react, communicate, and keep the body healthy and safe. Much of this information comes through the sensory organs: the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin. This video covers the five senses.

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