If you were to lose the function one of your special senses (vision, hearing, or
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Question
If you were to lose the function one of your special senses (vision, hearing, or equilibrium) which one would you choose to lose? Elaborate on your reasoning of your decision, how your life would change (for the better and/or worse) from day to day, and what things/items would you miss the most from the loss of this special sense? Also, think about your future profession and job goals- would the loss of this special sense influence your abilities to perform your current or future job? Do you think it would impact your overall happiness in life? How would you overcome the loss of this special sense? Lastly, what advantages would there be with the loss of this specific special sense?
Explanation / Answer
Equilibrium would be a safe bet if a sense was to be lost.
For once,equilibrium does not produce drastic changes in capacity for dealing with day to day activities apart from athletic games.Plus,equilibrium is skill specific so with proper training it can be regained which is not the case for vision or hearing. Also,equilibrium is regulated by the ears so if the overall structure of the ear is fine then equilibrium remains.Although the lack of balance can caue other types of discomfort like nausea and gait incoordination which can make it difficult to perform activities such as driving or concentrating for studies in severe cases.
For people with lack of equilibrium, a suggestion to pursue professions other than sports where balance is a prime factor.
Since physical activity is a primal part of blood circulation and regulation of metabolites, it is possible to incur a form of depression from not allowing the body to be in its most healthful and active state which is a chemically induced depression from not having optimal metabolism.Plus, experiencing symptoms such as vertigo, blurred vision or cognitive impairment can aggravate the psychological onset of depression which will also affect the neurobiological chemical release of dopamines.
This lack of equilibrium with associated traits can be overcome by medication (such as use of drugs antihistamines which are normally used for relieving vertigo and concentration capacities).Also, cognition based exercises and use of support device such as walking canes can be helpful.
There are no advantages to loss of balance unless it is considered a replacement for losing the more important sense organ functions such as hearing or vision.