Motion sickness occurs when signals from the vestibular system are in conflict with signals from which other system?
A)kinesthetic
B)auditory
C)olfactory
D)visual

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Motion sickness occurs when there is a conflict between the signals coming from the vestibular system (responsible for balance and spatial orientation) and visual signals received by the eyes. This is why some people are more susceptible to motion sickness when reading while in a moving vehicle - the visual signals (which say the person is stationary) conflict with the vestibular signals (which say the person is moving).

Motion Sickness Occurs When Signals from the Vestibular System Are