Behavior Pattern Recognition - Dynamic Recognition

The nervous system manages dynamic recognition. The recognition of an odor identifies a single entity among millions. But, animals also use this ability for time dimensioned recognition. Dogs can quickly sniff a sequence of footprints of a person and determine accurately which way the person is walking. The animal's nose can detect the relative odor strength difference between footprints only a few feet apart, to determine the direction of a trail. The somesthetic association region of the brain enables you to recognize a pair of scissors, with your eyes closed. If this region is damaged, you will be able to feel the scissors, but you will not be able identify it. This recognition process is also dynamic. An instant touch cannot identify a pair of scissors. You have to run your fingers over it. A sequence of touches recognizes a single object.