BALANCE PERCEPTION -- Static Equilibrium by Maculae Flashcards
1
Q
The Maculae inform the brain of (2things):
A
Head Tilt
Linear Movement
2
Q
What is The position of the head in relation to gravity
A
Head Tilt
3
Q
Including changes in speed and direction
A
Linear Movement
4
Q
The Maculae work in much the same way as the ______ ______ ________ .
A
Organ of Corti
5
Q
Head and body _______ moves the maculae.
A
motion
6
Q
Shifting of the maculae causes hair cell ________ to bend, producing action potentials that are sent into the brain.
A
stereocilia
7
Q
Tiny calcium stones that allow the hair cells to respond to the pull of gravity
A
Otoliths
