What is the vestibulooc - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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What do somatosensory receptors do? Provide proprioceptive information regarding length, attention, pressure, pain, balance, and joint position. What do the semicircular canals in the labyrinth do? Respond to the movement of fluid with head motion What do the otoliths of the labyrinth do? Measure the effects of gravity and movement with regard to acceleration/deceleration. What is the vestibuloocular reflex? Supports gaze stabilization of through movement that counters m...