If you are on a boat and get seasick because of the up-and-down motion of the boat, a common suggestion is to focus on the horizon. Given what you know about the vestibular system, why do you think this advice helps?
A. Because focusing on the horizon reduces activity in hair cells of the vestibular system
B. Because the brain combines information from the visual and vestibular systems, allowing a fixed point of focus to reduce the sense of movement
C. Because the vestibular system responds less to body movement when your eyes are open
D. Because feedback from the visual system reduces movement of fluids in the vestibular system
Answer: B
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