Question

Which part of our body helps us in maintaining the body balance? Answer briefly.

Answer 1

Maculae and cristae present in internal ears help us in maintaining the body balance. Whenever the body is tilted or displaced, the static and dynamic balances are maintained. The hair cells present in the Macula and crista bend in response to the change in the position of the head. This generates impulses in the afferent nerve fibres associated with the hair cells of macula and crista. These nerve impulses are then transmitted through the vestibular branch of the auditory nerve to the cerebellum of the brain where these impulses are analyzed. The cerebellum processes this data and coordinates muscle movement in conjunction with the cortex and sends impulses to the muscles to adjust accordingly.