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What is the function of the utricle in the inner ear?
What is the function of the utricle in the inner ear?
- Generates nerve impulses during rotation
- Responds to changes in vertical head movement
- Responds to changes in horizontal head movement (correct)
- Transmits signals through the vestibular nerve
Which cells are responsible for detecting movement and rotation in the inner ear?
Which cells are responsible for detecting movement and rotation in the inner ear?
- Hair Cells (correct)
- Vestibular Nerve fibers
- Stereocilia and Kinocilium
- Structural Cells
What causes the opening or closing of ion channels in the hair cells of the inner ear?
What causes the opening or closing of ion channels in the hair cells of the inner ear?
- Mechanical deflection due to head movement (correct)
- Transmission through the vestibular nerve
- Nerve impulses during rotation
- Integration of proprioceptive information
Where are stereocilia and kinocilium found?
Where are stereocilia and kinocilium found?
What is the role of proprioceptive information from the vestibular system?
What is the role of proprioceptive information from the vestibular system?
What is the function of the saccule in response to head movement?
What is the function of the saccule in response to head movement?
What is the role of the otolith organs in proprioception?
What is the role of the otolith organs in proprioception?
What do the semicircular canals detect?
What do the semicircular canals detect?
What is the function of the hair cells within the semicircular canals?
What is the function of the hair cells within the semicircular canals?
What provides information about head rotation in three-dimensional space?
What provides information about head rotation in three-dimensional space?
What is the main role of the inner ear in proprioception?
What is the main role of the inner ear in proprioception?
What detects changes in head position relative to gravity?
What detects changes in head position relative to gravity?
What structures are oriented in three perpendicular planes?
What structures are oriented in three perpendicular planes?
What stimulates hair cells within the otolith organs?
What stimulates hair cells within the otolith organs?
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