The sensory nervous system refers to a component of the nervous system accountable for processing sensory information. A sensory system comprises sensory neurons, also the sensory receptor cells, neural pathways, and the components of the brain taking part in sensory perception.
In the given case, following are the events taking place from the moment Maria sees the ball:
1. The eyes, a sensory organ, see the ball.
2. The sensory neurons conduct the information to the brain.
3. The brain processes the information.
4. The brain transmits the signals to the motor neurons.
5. The motor neurons pass the signal to the muscles of the hand.
