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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

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What are Hearing receptors are most closely associated with?

The balance organs are the sensors in the body closest to the hearing organs. Sometimes referred to as 'vestibular organs' for they lie alongside the vestibule in the ear.


What is the medical term meaning pertaining to sensory receptors for hearing and balance?

Vestibulocochlear is the term for the nerve that carries sound and balance information to the brain from the ear.


Are channels carriers and receptors associated with mitosis?

Channels, carriers, and receptors are not directly associated with mitosis. Mitosis is the process of cell division, while channels and carriers are involved in transporting molecules across cell membranes and receptors are involved in cell signaling. Mitosis primarily involves the duplication and separation of chromosomes to ensure each daughter cell receives a complete set of genetic material.


What type of receptors report the position of the head in space?

The type of receptors that report the position of the head in space are called vestibular receptors. These receptors are located in the inner ear and specifically in the semicircular canals and otolith organs. They provide information about balance, spatial orientation, and movement of the head.


What structure contains the receptors for balance while standing?

The receptors for balance while standing are located in the inner ear within the vestibular system. Specifically, the semicircular canals and otolithic organs within the inner ear help detect changes in head position and movement to maintain balance.

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What are the receptors for directly monitoring electrolyte balance?

No receptors directly monitor fluid or electrolyte balance


Receptors for balance are located in the?

Inner ear


Information from balance receptors goes directly to the?

Information from balance receptors goes directly to the brain stem reflex centers.


What are Hearing receptors are most closely associated with?

The balance organs are the sensors in the body closest to the hearing organs. Sometimes referred to as 'vestibular organs' for they lie alongside the vestibule in the ear.


What is the medical term meaning pertaining to sensory receptors for hearing and balance?

Vestibulocochlear is the term for the nerve that carries sound and balance information to the brain from the ear.


Where does the information from balance receptors go?

The information from balance receptors in the inner ear is sent to the brainstem and cerebellum for processing. This information helps to maintain balance, coordinate movements, and adjust posture.


Why do you get a falling sensation when in bed?

To do with the balance receptors in your ears..


What type of sensory receptors associated with smell and taste?

Chemoreceptors


Sensation despite missing the associated sense receptors?

Phantom limb.


Do the utricle and saccule contain the sensory receptors that are associated with the sense of dynamic equilibrium?

NO


Are channels carriers and receptors associated with mitosis?

Channels, carriers, and receptors are not directly associated with mitosis. Mitosis is the process of cell division, while channels and carriers are involved in transporting molecules across cell membranes and receptors are involved in cell signaling. Mitosis primarily involves the duplication and separation of chromosomes to ensure each daughter cell receives a complete set of genetic material.


Normal balance or equilibrium depends on input from a number of sensory receptors name them?

The sensory receptors involved in maintaining normal balance or equilibrium include the vestibular system (inner ear), proprioceptors (joints and muscles), visual system, and tactile input (skin sensations). These sensory inputs work together to provide the brain with information about body position, movement, and spatial orientation.