Vestibular System Quiz
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Which part of the vestibular system coordinates head movements, axial musculature, and postural reflexes?

  • Vestibulospinal nuclei (correct)
  • Vestibulo-ocular nuclei
  • Semi-circular canals
  • Vestibulo-thalamo-cortical nuclei

    • What is the function of the otolith organs in the vestibular system?

  • Control eye movements
  • Detect linear acceleration and head tilt (correct)
  • Conscious perception of movement and spatial orientation
  • Coordinate head movements and postural reflexes

    • Which vestibular symptom is characterized by an abnormal sense of movement or orientation?

  • Decreased visual acuity during head movements
  • Oscillopsia (correct)
  • Ataxia
  • Disequilibrium

    • Which cranial nerve is associated with the vestibular receptors?

    <p>VIII cranial nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the semi-circular canals in the vestibular system?

    <p>Detect rotational movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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