Biophysics of the senses. Mantashyan P.N.

The book sets out the biophysical foundations and mechanisms of the functioning of the senses of not only a person, but also animals. It draws parallels between the functioning of different sensory organs, evidence is given. The fact that all the senses are built on the basis of the same receptor.

after reading the book, you will learn:

• that all our senses are created by nature based on one sensitive element ;
• What parameter of the molecule determines its smell;
• How electrical impulses arise in our senses;
• Why are our senses equipped with a logarithmic scale;
• how the vestibular apparatus works;
• how living thermostat works;
• how the bird compass works;
• What are fish feelings.

The book is designed for high school students, students and all those interested in popular physiology.