Sense Organs and
Common Integument
1
,Topics covered in this section.
Sense of sight – eye
Sense of hearing – ear
Sense of smell – nose
Gustatory organ – taste
Cutaneous sense - skin
2
,Considerations regarding the senses.
The stabled horse experiences relatively few
environmental changes.
However, like other herbivores, the horse has
evolved to be able to detect signs of danger in a
changeable environment.
3
, Considerations regarding the senses.
The horse must be able to:
1. see obstacles
2. hear predators
3. smell other animals – predators, own group
4. taste harmful substances in fodder
5. detect touch, pressure and temperature
4
Common Integument
1
,Topics covered in this section.
Sense of sight – eye
Sense of hearing – ear
Sense of smell – nose
Gustatory organ – taste
Cutaneous sense - skin
2
,Considerations regarding the senses.
The stabled horse experiences relatively few
environmental changes.
However, like other herbivores, the horse has
evolved to be able to detect signs of danger in a
changeable environment.
3
, Considerations regarding the senses.
The horse must be able to:
1. see obstacles
2. hear predators
3. smell other animals – predators, own group
4. taste harmful substances in fodder
5. detect touch, pressure and temperature
4
