Axons from the otolith organs and semicircular canals synapse in the
A)ventral cochlear nucleus and medial geniculate nucleus of the thalamus.
B)vestibular nuclei of the pons and medulla and the cerebellum.
C)lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus and the optic chiasm.
D)superior olive of the pons and the reticular activating system.

Question

Axons from the otolith organs and semicircular canals synapse in the​ 
A)ventral cochlear nucleus and medial geniculate nucleus of the thalamus. 
B)vestibular nuclei of the pons and medulla and the cerebellum. 
C)lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus and the optic chiasm. 
D)superior olive of the pons and the reticular activating system.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Axons from the otolith organs (utricle and saccule) and semicircular canals synapse in the vestibular nuclei of the pons and medulla and the cerebellum. These nuclei integrate the vestibular signals with visual and somatosensory inputs to maintain balance, posture, and coordinate head and eye movements. The superior olive and the reticular activating system are involved in auditory processing and arousal, respectively, but do not play a significant role in vestibular function. The ventral cochlear nucleus and medial geniculate nucleus are part of the auditory pathway. The lateral geniculate nucleus and optic chiasm are involved in visual processing.

Axons from the Otolith Organs and Semicircular Canals Synapse in The​

Axons from the Otolith Organs and Semicircular Canals Synapse in The