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What type of receptors report the position of the head in space?
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Tiny hairlike receptors that monitor the tilting of your head are located in the?
vestibular sacks
What part of the brain maintaines balance while you walk?
In the ear, you have got three semicircular canals. To explain about their position you have to first understand the three dimensions in space. If you are sitting in a room. Go to the corner of the room. Here all three walls are connected to each other at right angles. Semicircular canals lie in these three planes. They are connected to each other at Utricle and Saccule. All of them contain some fluid. When the position of the head changes, there is movement of this fluid. This movement is perceived by the hair cells present in Utricle and Saccule.For verticle position you have receptors in Utricle and for horizontal position you have got receptors in Saccule. They send signals to the Vestibular nucleus present in the brain,via the Vestibulocochlear nerve,at the rate of 100/sec to several hundred/seconds.(The eighth cranial nerve.) Then you have got two such apparatuses in your two ears, giving you stereoscopic effect adding to the efficacy of the the orientation of position of your head. All these apparatus lie in the Petrous part of the temporal bone. You have other signals, like position sense sensations from all joints of your body. They add to the efficacy of the system. Then your eyes also provide signals of your position.(Sometimes they momentarily cheat you, when you think your train is moving forward when actually train to the side of you is moving backwards.) So mainly the position and level of the fluid in the semicircular canals added to other sense receptors give you your sense of balance. They all gather at the Vestibular nucleus present in brain.(The size of these semicircular canals is very small. They are only about 2 mm across.)
What is the anatomical position of ear to head?
In the anatomic position, the ears are superior to the shoulders.
What receptors are associated with balance?
there is a nerve within the ear that helps with balance. often when you get seasick this nerve within the ear is thrown off balnce and this is what causes you to be seasick. once on land the nerve regains balance and you dont feel seasick anymore
The receptors for the vestibular sense are located?
in the cerebral area
What is the concentration of sensory receptors in a head?
I think it is the Brain....
Which position is above or close to the head?
Anatomical position is a position which is above or close to the head.
How many types of sensory receptors are found on the human head?
All 5.
Tiny hairlike receptors that monitor the tilting of your head are located in the?
vestibular sacks
Which structure has sensory receptors stimulated by rotational or angular movements?
Semicircular canals, filled with fluid, are involved in dynamic equilibrium. The tubes are oriented in three planes: horizontal, frontal, and sagittal. They respond to changes in the position of the head.
Can you get a brain ache?
There are no pain receptors in your brain, so it feels no pain.
What part of the brain maintaines balance while you walk?
In the ear, you have got three semicircular canals. To explain about their position you have to first understand the three dimensions in space. If you are sitting in a room. Go to the corner of the room. Here all three walls are connected to each other at right angles. Semicircular canals lie in these three planes. They are connected to each other at Utricle and Saccule. All of them contain some fluid. When the position of the head changes, there is movement of this fluid. This movement is perceived by the hair cells present in Utricle and Saccule.For verticle position you have receptors in Utricle and for horizontal position you have got receptors in Saccule. They send signals to the Vestibular nucleus present in the brain,via the Vestibulocochlear nerve,at the rate of 100/sec to several hundred/seconds.(The eighth cranial nerve.) Then you have got two such apparatuses in your two ears, giving you stereoscopic effect adding to the efficacy of the the orientation of position of your head. All these apparatus lie in the Petrous part of the temporal bone. You have other signals, like position sense sensations from all joints of your body. They add to the efficacy of the system. Then your eyes also provide signals of your position.(Sometimes they momentarily cheat you, when you think your train is moving forward when actually train to the side of you is moving backwards.) So mainly the position and level of the fluid in the semicircular canals added to other sense receptors give you your sense of balance. They all gather at the Vestibular nucleus present in brain.(The size of these semicircular canals is very small. They are only about 2 mm across.)
What anatomical position is the head to the thorax?
the head is superior to the thorax. the thorax is inferior to the head.
What are the release dates for Head Space - 2012?
Head Space - 2012 was released on: USA: 10 February 2012
When performing CPR on a baby the position of the head should be?
A neutral inline position or "sniff position," as if the baby lifted his or her head slightly to smell something in the air. A full head-tilt chin-lift, as performed with adults, will cut off the baby's airway. Hold the head in this position while delivering chest compressions and breaths.
What is the anatomical position of ear to head?
In the anatomic position, the ears are superior to the shoulders.
What actors and actresses appeared in Head Space - 2009?
The cast of Head Space - 2009 includes: Daniela Torchia as Eve
