Vestibulospinal Tracts
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What is the function of the vestibulospinal tracts?

  • To keep the head balanced on the shoulders and turn the head in response to sensory stimuli (correct)
  • To facilitate digestion
  • To regulate breathing
  • To control arm movements

    • Where do the vestibulospinal tracts originate?

  • Pons
  • Cerebellum
  • Vestibular nuclei of the medulla (correct)
  • Hypothalamus

    • What activates the hair cells in the vestibular labyrinth?

  • Visual stimuli
  • Temperature changes
  • Sound vibrations
  • Motion of the fluid in the labyrinth accompanying movement of the head (correct)

    • What is the importance of stability of the head?

    <p>To keep the eyes stable and ensure a stable image of the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the vestibulospinal tract help maintain an upright and balanced posture?

    <p>By facilitating extensor motor neurons of the legs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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