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ISBN: 9780134813448
Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 40.5, Problem 1TC
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The way by which someone with their eyes closed, can tell if the rest of their body is tilted with respect to gravity.
Introduction:
The vestibular apparatus is found completely within the brain. This structure is connected by the ear. It causes the detection of gravity, orientation and also the movement of the head.
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