Characteristics of BSV

Question 1

Describe some sensory mechanisms performed by the eye?

Answer 1

Light sense, Form sense (VA), colour sense, spatial relationship

Question 2

Describe some motor mechanisms performed by the eyes?

Answer 2

Put objects onto each fovea, maintain fixation of moving objects, rapid changing of fixation (saccades), proper alignment of both eyes

Question 3

What is tonic labyrinthine?

Answer 3

This is the process by which your eyes automatically move up if your head falls

Question 4

What is the stato-kinetic postural reflex?

Answer 4

Causes your eyes to rotate as your body and head rotates to attempt to maintain fixation of the object of attention