Which of the Following Situations Would Manifest as Vertigo

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations would manifest as vertigo?

• A) A vestibular nerve on one side of the head has a loss of tonic firing.
• B) A vestibular nerve on one side of the head is hyperactive.
• C) Vestibular nerves on both sides of the head have a loss of tonic firing.
• D) Vestibular nerves on both sides of the head are hyperactive.

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