Vestibular System and Its Components Quiz
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What type of hair cells in the vestibular system have a kinocilium and work similarly to hair cells in the ear?

  • Type II (outer) hair cells
  • Both Type I and Type II hair cells
  • Type I (inner) hair cells (correct)
  • Neither Type I nor Type II hair cells
  • What do otoconia work as in the vestibular system?

  • Balance sensors in the utricle
  • Fluid regulators in the chambers
  • Neural receptors for head tilts
  • Weights on top of the otolithic membrane (correct)
  • In which plane does tilting of the head occur?

  • Sagittal plane (correct)
  • Coronal plane
  • Transverse plane
  • Frontal plane
  • Where do excitation patterns in the utricle occur due to its non-flat structure?

    <p>Not completely flat so it takes learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do signals from two labyrinths first mix with other sensory system signals?

    <p>Vestibular Nuclei (VN)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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