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Vestibular System

Quiz by Dr. Saeed Al-Hulaibi

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  • Q1

    From the answer choices below, which one is NOT a function of the vestibular system?

    Pain perception

    Coordinates eye movement with head movement

    Balance

    Monitors changes of position of the head

    30s
  • Q2

    The vestibular apparatus is involved in maintaining equilibrium. The vestibular apparatus consists of the __________ and the __________.

    eyes; inner ear

    vestibule; semicircular canals

    vestibule; cochlea

    30s
  • Q3

    The peripheral vestibular system consists of the vestibule and 3 semicircular canals. It is responsible to detect:

    Speed

    Distance

    Acceleration

    Time

    30s
  • Q4

    The vestibular system progresses more rapidly than the sense of hearing

    False

    True

    30s
  • Q5

    What do the semicircular canals detect?

    Linear movements

    Body's position with respect to gravity

    Head tilts

    Head turns

    30s
  • Q6

    What are the two otolith organs?

    Saccule and utricle

    Cochlea and cilia

    Utricle and cochlea

    Cilia and saccule

    30s
  • Q7

    Otoconia (ear crystals) are particles of calcium carbonate that help to perceive gravity. They are normally found in:

    Horizontal Semicircular canal only

    Semicircular canals

    Cochlea

    Otolith organs

    30s
  • Q8

    Receptors in the semicircular canals detect movement of the head by sensing the motion of _________?

    Blood

    Water

    Hemolymph

    Endolymph

    30s
  • Q9

    Which of the following structures respond to head position relative to gravity?

    Cupula

    Ampullae

    Utricle

    Anterior semicircular canal

    30s
  • Q10

    The receptors of the utricle, saccule and semicircular canals, shown here, are examples of?

    Nociceptors

    Chemoreceptors.

    Mechanoreceptors

    30s

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