Neural Control of Limb Movement Quiz

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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?

  • Cochlea
  • Otolithic membrane
  • Semi-circular canals (correct)
  • Vestibular nerves

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?

<p>Semi-circular canals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of equilibrium is maintained by the utricle and saccule in the vestibule?

<p>Gravitational equilibrium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the ear contains the receptors for sensing angular and linear acceleration?

<p>Hair cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When the head rotates, what part is dragged with the movement and bends the cilia on hair cells?

<p>Cupula (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the ear is sensitive to horizontal movements (back-forth) of the head?

<p>Utricle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the hair cells that detect movement located?

<p>Semi-circular canals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What part of the ear is stimulated during head movement resulting in impulse transmission to the brain?

<p>Cupula (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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