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Vestibular System Anatomy and Physiology

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Vestibular System Anatomy and Physiology

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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?

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?

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?

<p>Convert displacement due to head motion into neural firing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the vestibular system monitor?

<p>Motion and position of the head in space by detecting angular and linear acceleration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.