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What part of the ear is responsible for sensing horizontal (back-forth) movement of the head?
What part of the ear is responsible for sensing horizontal (back-forth) movement of the head?
- Saccule
- Cochlea
- Utricle (correct)
- Semi-circular canals
Which part of the ear is used to detect angular and linear acceleration of the head for maintaining equilibrium?
Which part of the ear is used to detect angular and linear acceleration of the head for maintaining equilibrium?
- Cochlea
- Otolithic membrane
- Semi-circular canals (correct)
- Vestibular nerves
What is responsible for sensing vertical (up-down) movements of the head?
What is responsible for sensing vertical (up-down) movements of the head?
- Utricle
- Saccule (correct)
- Vestibule
- Cochlea
Which part of the ear contains hair cells whose cilia are in a gelatinous material known as cupula?
Which part of the ear contains hair cells whose cilia are in a gelatinous material known as cupula?
What type of equilibrium is maintained by the utricle and saccule in the vestibule?
What type of equilibrium is maintained by the utricle and saccule in the vestibule?
Which part of the ear contains the receptors for sensing angular and linear acceleration?
Which part of the ear contains the receptors for sensing angular and linear acceleration?
When the head rotates, what part is dragged with the movement and bends the cilia on hair cells?
When the head rotates, what part is dragged with the movement and bends the cilia on hair cells?
Which part of the ear is sensitive to horizontal movements (back-forth) of the head?
Which part of the ear is sensitive to horizontal movements (back-forth) of the head?
Where are the hair cells that detect movement located?
Where are the hair cells that detect movement located?
What part of the ear is stimulated during head movement resulting in impulse transmission to the brain?
What part of the ear is stimulated during head movement resulting in impulse transmission to the brain?
