Asked by Racquel Frazier on May 15, 2024

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Judith has difficulty maintaining her balance.This is because the two structures in her inner ear,the semicircular canals and vestibular sacs,have been damaged and do not properly send signals to her

A) cerebellum.
B) occipital lobe.
C) frontal lobe.
D) sensory cortex.

Vestibular Sacs

Parts of the inner ear involved in balance, providing the brain with information about body position in relation to gravity.

Semicircular Canals

Structures in the inner ear involved in maintaining balance by sensing movements and changes in the head's position.

Cerebellum

A portion of the brain located at the back of the skull, primarily responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and maintaining balance and posture.

  • Understand the structure and function of the vestibular system in maintaining balance.
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Deanna TalleyMay 16, 2024
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A
Explanation :
The cerebellum is responsible for coordinating movement and balance, receiving information from the semicircular canals and vestibular sacs in the inner ear. Damage to these structures would impair the cerebellum's ability to properly coordinate movement, resulting in difficulties with balance.