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When the head rotates in one direction, what happens to the eyes?
When the head rotates in one direction, what happens to the eyes?
- They move in the same direction at a slower velocity
- They remain still
- They move in the same direction at an equal velocity
- They move in the opposite direction at an equal velocity (correct)
What is the function of the semicircular canals in the VOR?
What is the function of the semicircular canals in the VOR?
- To detect head movements and send signals to the brainstem (correct)
- To move the eyes in the opposite direction
- To maintain posture
- To detect sound frequencies
What is the characteristic of the organization of the membrane in the VOR?
What is the characteristic of the organization of the membrane in the VOR?
- Chronotopically organized
- Somatopically organized
- Spatially organized
- Tonotopically organized (correct)
Which part of the brain is involved in the VOR?
Which part of the brain is involved in the VOR?
What is the purpose of the VOR?
What is the purpose of the VOR?