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What is the function of the vestibulospinal tracts?
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?
Where do the vestibulospinal tracts originate?
- Pons
- Cerebellum
- Vestibular nuclei of the medulla (correct)
- Hypothalamus
What activates the hair cells in the vestibular labyrinth?
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?
What is the importance of stability of the head?
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How does the vestibulospinal tract help maintain an upright and balanced posture?
How does the vestibulospinal tract help maintain an upright and balanced posture?
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