Physiology of the Vestibular System
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What is the name of the ganglion located in the superior vestibular nucleus?

  • Cochlear ganglion
  • Vestibular ganglion
  • Scarpa's ganglion (correct)
  • Auditory ganglion

    • What is the purpose of the Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex (VOR)?

  • To rotate the head in the opposite direction
  • To stabilize the image on the retina
  • To move the eyes in the opposite direction at an equal velocity (correct)
  • To move the eyes in the same direction as the head

    • What is the organization principle of the semicircular canals?

  • Topographically organized
  • Chronotopically organized
  • Tonotopically organized (correct)
  • Spatiotemporally organized

    • What is detected by the semicircular canals when the head rotates?

    <p>Motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What system is responsible for transmitting information to the brainstem when the head moves?

    <p>Vestibular system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the eyes when the head moves?

    <p>They move in the opposite direction at an equal velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of organization is found in the membrane?

    <p>Tonotopic organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain receives signals from the semicircular canals?

    <p>Brainstem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the semicircular canals in the VOR?

    <p>To detect head movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex (VOR)?

    <p>The eyes move in the opposite direction at an equal velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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