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What is the primary function of the cervico-ocular reflex?
What type of reflex is responsible for regaining postural stability by rapid muscle response?
What is the main function of the vestibulospinal reflex?
Which of the following is a postural reaction?
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What is the primary function of the rotational VOR?
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What is the main difference between the vestibular ocular reflex and the vestibulospinal reflex?
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What is the main function of the vestibular nuclei in the maintenance of upright posture?
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What is the result of hair cell loss and neuronal loss in the vestibular nuclei with aging?
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Which nucleus is primarily responsible for coordinating input to muscles of the extremities and trunk to maintain balance?
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What is the term for the process of increasing or reducing neural activity to maintain harmony with other functions in the CNS?
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What is the primary function of the utricle and saccule in the vestibular system?
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Which of the following structures is involved in the cervico-ocular reflex?
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What is the primary function of the gaze stabilization system during active head and body movements?
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What is the Vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) primarily responsible for?
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What is the relationship between the gaze stabilization system and the VOR system?
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What happens to the eyes when the head moves to the right?
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What is the role of the brain in maintaining gaze stability?
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What is the primary purpose of the gaze stabilization system?
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