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What is the function of the vestibular system?
What is the function of the vestibular system?
- Provide awareness of spatial position and self-motion (correct)
- Aid in visual perception
- Regulate blood pressure
- Facilitate taste perception
Where is the peripheral vestibular system located?
Where is the peripheral vestibular system located?
- In the frontal lobe of the brain
- Within the inner ear (correct)
- In the nasal cavity
- Adjacent to the occipital bone
What are the components of the bony labyrinth?
What are the components of the bony labyrinth?
- Three semicircular canals, cochlea, and sacculus
- Three semicircular canals, cochlea, and vestibule (correct)
- Four semicircular canals, cochlea, and vestibule
- Two semicircular canals, cochlea, and vestibule
What do hair cells in the vestibular system do?
What do hair cells in the vestibular system do?
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What does the vestibular system monitor?
What does the vestibular system monitor?
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Study Notes
Vestibular System Function
- The vestibular system is responsible for maintaining balance, posture, and spatial orientation.
Peripheral Vestibular System Location
- The peripheral vestibular system is located in the inner ear, within the temporal bone.
Bony Labyrinth Components
- The bony labyrinth consists of three semicircular canals and the otolith organs (utricle and saccule).
Hair Cell Function
- Hair cells in the vestibular system convert mechanical energy from movements into electrical signals that are transmitted to the brain.
Vestibular System Monitoring
- The vestibular system monitors the position and movement of the head, detecting changes in linear acceleration, angular velocity, and rotational movements.
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Test your knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and motor control of the vestibular system located within the inner ear. Learn about its components including the peripheral apparatus, central processors, and motor output.
