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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?

Motion (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Vestibular system (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the eyes when the head moves?

They move in the opposite direction at an equal velocity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of organization is found in the membrane?

Tonotopic organization (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Brainstem (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To detect head movements (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

The eyes move in the opposite direction at an equal velocity (A) Signup and view all the answers

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