7.1.6: Outside Resources

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    Animated Video of the Vestibular System
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AZnFszUroI

    Discussion Questions

    1. If a person sustains loss of the vestibular receptors in one ear due to disease or trauma, what symptoms would the person suffer? Would the symptoms be permanent?
    2. Often motion sickness is relieved when a person looks at far distance objects, such as things located on the far horizon. Why does far distance viewing help in motion sickness while close distance view (like reading a map or book) make it worse?
    3. Vestibular signals combine with visual signals in certain areas of cortex and assist in motion perception. What types of cues does the visual system provide for self motion through space? What types of vestibular signals would be consistent with rotational versus translational motion?

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