Talk:Equilibrioception

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It seems to me quite unlikely that fluid would take several minutes to lose momentum, indeed I would expect it to be almost instantaneous given the size of the canals and likely viscosity. More likely this is similar to the persistence of vision where the optic sensors get 'tired'?--Rjstott 04:47, 17 August 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Needs more info

Something should be added (by someone more qualified in neuroanatomy than me) regarding the whole of the white matter. Some types of cerebral lesions can disturb the perception of balance with no damage to the inner ear.

[edit] Estibular System

I find an easy way to remember this as being one of those builders tools to check if a surface is level and flat. 62.136.152.223 (talk) 20:59, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Equilibrioception as homeostasis?

Could equilibrioception be considered a homeostatic process? 72.67.27.145 (talk) 20:07, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

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