Pain, Kinesthetic, and Vestibular Senses Answers

________ transmit pain that is sharp, nonchronic, and well localized. A.A-delta fibersB.B-delta fibers C.C-fibers D.D-fibers

The vestibular sense originates in the outer ear.

Kinesthetic disorders help control or direct voluntary movement.

Astronauts experience similar feelings of dizziness and disorientation upon arrival in space and upon their arrival back on Earth. What does this indicate to researchers? A.The vestibular sense is very sensitive to changes in climate. B.The vestibular sense may be capable of sensory adaptation. C.The vestibular sense is not affected by changing conditions. D.The vestibular sense may be confused by zero-gravity climates.

The kinesthetic system is the sensory system that involves ___________. A.the bones in the middle ear and inner earB.information from the muscles and joints C.the sensory receptors in the vestibular sacs D.information from the olfactory cilia

Otoliths are small stones in the semicircular canals that shift when the head moves.

The __________ nerve connects with the auditory nerve to relay information to the brain about balance. A.cochlear B.vestibular C.optical D.kinesthetic

Kinesthetic disorders help control or direct voluntary movement.

All of the following influence one’s experience of pain except __________ factors. A.biologicalB.psychologicalC.socio-culturalD.economical

Endorphins are the body's natural pain killers because they block pain from the brain.