EMBRYOLOGY
NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The liquid in your inner ear is not responsible for your balance.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Loop-shaped canals in your inner ear contain fluid and fine, hairlike sensors that help you keep your balance.
Detailed explanation-2: -Endolymph is the fluid contained in the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear. The major cation in endolymph is potassium, with the values of sodium and potassium concentration in the endolymph being 0.91 mM and 154 mM, respectively. It is also called Scarpa’s fluid, after Antonio Scarpa.
Detailed explanation-3: -Inner ear problems. A part of the inner ear called the labyrinth is responsible for balance. When the labyrinth becomes inflamed, a condition called labyrinthitis occurs, causing vertigo and imbalance.
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