The Labyrinths of the Inner Ear Play a Critical Role

Question

The labyrinths of the inner ear play a critical role in
A) Coordinative structures
B) Optokinetic nystagmus
C) The vestibular-ocular reflex VOR
D) Maze learning

Accepted Answer

The labyrinths of the inner ear are responsible for detecting head movements and maintaining balance. The vestibular system, made up of these labyrinths, plays a critical role in the vestibular-ocular reflex (VOR), which allows us to keep our eyes fixed on a target while our head moves, and optokinetic nystagmus, which stabilizes our visual field during movement. While the inner ear may indirectly play a role in maze learning and coordinative structures, these functions are not directly related to the labyrinths themselves.