Question

Which of the following describes the pathway for maintaining equilibrium? a. Head movement → Vestibular nerve → Inner ear receptors → Cerebellum b. Head movement → Inner ear receptors → Vestibular nerve → Cerebellum c. Cerebellum → Head movement → Inner ear receptors → Vestibular nerve d. Vestibular nerve → Inner ear receptors → Cerebellum → Head movement

Answer 1

The correct answer is  b. Head movement → Inner ear receptors → Vestibular nerve → Cerebellum.

The balance and equilibrium of the body is maintained by inner ear in the human beings. The parts of internal ear which takes part in balancing and equilibrium are the semi-circular canals and the vestibule. On the movement of head, the otoliths are pull in the direction of gravity.