SENSORY ORGANS ANATOMY. 1  Sensory organs are very highly developed and specialized organs that are an extension of the central nervous system, with a sole function to take in information and relate it to the brain. The sensory neurons are highly adapted to detect changes of both external and internal changes in the environment and report these changes to the brain.
If you break a mercury thermometer or light bulb, a small amount of liquid mercury may spill out. Liquid mercury can separate into small beads, which can roll some distance away. The mercury may also evaporate into vapour. However, this small amount of mercury is extremely unlikely to cause problems for your health.
Broken Thermometer Cleanup. Guidance for Households. Mercury spills can be very hazardous and should be cleaned up as soon as. possible. Mercury will vaporize slowly over time and can expose your family to toxic. fumes for a very long time if not thoroughly cleaned up. Applies to all Mercury Spills. â¢ If a mercury fever thermometer gets broken in your home, keep your children, pets and other persons. out of the room where the spill occurred. â¢ The affected room should be isolated from other rooms in the house by closing connecting doors.