Posture And Balance

Question 1

The function of the Eustachian tube:

Answer 1

To maintain pressure in the middle ear

Question 2

Which region of the brain maintains balance?

Answer 2

Cerebellum

Question 3

The receptor in the ear responsible for a change in speed or direction is?

Answer 3

The Cristae

Question 4

Which region in the ear is responsible for balance?

Answer 4

Semi-circular canals

Question 5

If the speed or direction of the body changes then:

Answer 5

Balance must be maintained

Question 6

If the position of the head changes then:

Answer 6

Balance must be maintained

Question 7

Give the name of the nerve that transmits posture correction to the cerebellum

Answer 7

Auditory nerve

Question 8

The receptor in the ear responsible for posture is?

Answer 8

The maculae

Question 9

The region in the ear responsible for posture are?

Answer 9

The utriculus and sculis

Question 10

Explaining balance:

Answer 10

A change in the speed: direction of movement stimulates the Cristae in the semi-circular canals.
The stimulus is converted to an impulse
The impulse is transmitted to the cerebellum via the auditory nerve
The cerebellum sends an impulse to the muscles to restore balance

Question 11

Explaining posture:

Answer 11

A change in the position of the head in space stimulates the maculae in the utriculus and sacculus
The stimulus is converted into an impulse
The impulse is transmitted to the cerebellum via the auditory nerve
The cerebellum sends impulse to the muscles to restore posture