Chapter 4 : Sensation and perception (4)

Question 1

What is the vestibular system?

Answer 1

A Vestibular system, responds to gravity and keeps you informed of your body’s location in space.

Question 2

What makes up the largest part of the vestibular system? What is their function?

Answer 2

The semicircular canals. Any rotational motion of the head is uniquely represented by a combination of fluid flows in the semicircular canals.

Question 3

What is the kinesthetic system?

Answer 3

The kinesthetic system monitors the positions of the various parts of the body.

Question 4

Where are the receptors for your kinesthetic sense?

Answer 4

Some reside in the joints, indicating how much they are bending. Others reside within the muscles, registering their
tautness, or extension.