Equilibrium Flashcards
1
Q
equilibrium
A
refers to awareness of head position
2
Q
vestibular apparatus
A
sensory receptors in utricle, saccule, and semicircular ducts
3
Q
the utricle and saccule…
A
detect static equilibrium (head position when head is stationary) and linear acceleration
4
Q
what type of receptors do the utricle and saccule use?
A
mechanoreceptors
5
Q
the semicircular ducts…
A
detect angular acceleration (rotational movements)
6
Q
what type of receptors do semicircular ducts use?
A
mechanoreceptors or hair cells
