The Vestibulo-ocular System, Vertigo and Vomiting Flashcards
1
Q
Where are the vestibular receptors found? Briefly outline their anatomy.
A
The receptors are found in the ampullae (round nodules at the base of the semi-circular ducts of endolymph). All the receptors are hair cells like the ones used for sound.
2
Q
What system detects linear acceleration of the head, and how does its structure allow it to sense inertia?
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