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Which part of the vestibular system is responsible for detecting angular acceleration?
Which part of the vestibular system is responsible for detecting angular acceleration?
- Ampulla (correct)
- Semicircular canals
- Utricle
- Sacculus
What is the solution called that fills the semicircular canals?
What is the solution called that fills the semicircular canals?
- Endolymph (correct)
- Plasma
- Cerebrospinal fluid
- Perilymph
Which part of the vestibular system detects horizontal/lateral acceleration?
Which part of the vestibular system detects horizontal/lateral acceleration?
- Semicircular canals
- Utricle (correct)
- Ampulla
- Sacculus
Which part of the vestibular system is responsible for detecting vertical acceleration?
Which part of the vestibular system is responsible for detecting vertical acceleration?
What is the main component of the solution that fills the semicircular canals?
What is the main component of the solution that fills the semicircular canals?
Which one of these is NOT a semicircular canal in the vestibular system?
Which one of these is NOT a semicircular canal in the vestibular system?
Flashcards
Ampulla
Ampulla
The part of the vestibular system detecting angular acceleration.
Endolymph
Endolymph
The fluid that fills the semicircular canals of the vestibular system.
Utricle
Utricle
Part of the vestibular system that detects horizontal/lateral acceleration.
Saccule
Saccule
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K+ (Potassium)
K+ (Potassium)
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Non-semicircular canal
Non-semicircular canal
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Study Notes
Vestibular System
- The cristae in the ampullae of the semicircular canals are responsible for detecting angular acceleration.
- The solution that fills the semicircular canals is called endolymph.
- The otolith organs (utricle and saccule) detect horizontal/lateral acceleration.
- The otolith organs (utricle and saccule) also detect vertical acceleration.
- The main component of the solution that fills the semicircular canals is potassium-rich fluid.
- The anterior canal is one of the three semicircular canals in the vestibular system; the others are the posterior and lateral canals.
Note: There are only three semicircular canals in the vestibular system, so the correct answer to the question "Which one of these is NOT a semicircular canal in the vestibular system?" would depend on the options provided.
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Test your knowledge of the sensory components of the vestibular system with this quiz! Learn about the three semicircular canals, the endolymph solution, and the specific functions of the ampulla, utricle, and sacculus. Perfect for anyone interested in understanding how our body senses angular and linear accelerations.
