Motion sickness may result from:
A) the brain's inability to function properly when jostled
B) visual confusion caused by distant objects appearing blurry
C) contradictory information from the vestibular and visual systems
D) the continuous movement of the olfactory cells

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Motion sickness occurs when there is a conflict between the information received by the vestibular system (which regulates balance and spatial orientation) and the visual system. This can happen when a person is sitting in a vehicle or on a boat and feels stable, but the eyes see movement in the environment. The brain receives contradictory signals, leading to motion sickness symptoms. The other options (A, B, and D) are not consistent with the known causes of motion sickness.

Motion Sickness May Result From