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The Vestibular System

The Vestibular System

The vestibular system aids in informing the body about the force of gravity on the body and the acceleration of the head. This site provides an animation that discusses how the receptors of the vestibular system notify the brain of any mechanical forces that are acting on the body. 

Keywords:
otolith organs, vestibular system, semicircular canals
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Material Type:
Animation
Date Added to MERLOT:
November 20, 2013
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 31, 2017
Authors:


Submitter:
Jim Bidlack
Primary Audience:
College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division
Technical Format:
Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
Cost Involved:
No
Source Code Available:
Unknown
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