Sensory System is closely aligned with the nervous system and serves to protectthe body by recognizing the enviroment and detecting changes. Allows the nervous system to transmit stimuli, determine responses and reactive messages GENERAL SENSES PRESSURE, TEMPERATURE and TOUCH-receptors in skin and internal organs POSITION/ORIENTATION-receptors in muscles, tendons, and joints PAIN-receptors in skin, internal organs, muslces, tendons and joints