10 Questions
What is the name of the ganglion located in the superior vestibular nucleus?
Scarpa's ganglion
What is the purpose of the Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex (VOR)?
To move the eyes in the opposite direction at an equal velocity
What is the organization principle of the semicircular canals?
Tonotopically organized
What is detected by the semicircular canals when the head rotates?
Motion
What system is responsible for transmitting information to the brainstem when the head moves?
Vestibular system
What happens to the eyes when the head moves?
They move in the opposite direction at an equal velocity
What type of organization is found in the membrane?
Tonotopic organization
Which part of the brain receives signals from the semicircular canals?
Brainstem
What is the function of the semicircular canals in the VOR?
To detect head movements
What is the result of the Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex (VOR)?
The eyes move in the opposite direction at an equal velocity
Test your knowledge of the vestibular system, including the function of the semicircular canals, the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR), and the tonotopic organization of the auditory system.
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