Vestibular connections influence which of the following?
A. Posture of the head and body
B. Head and eye movements
C. Consciousness
D. Autonomic functions
E. All of the above
ANS: E
Rationale: The vestibular nuclei are located in the brainstem, at the junction of the pons and medulla. Projections from the vestibular nuclei contribute to sensory information about head movement and head position relative to gravity, gaze stabilization (control of eye movements when the head moves), postural adjustments, and autonomic function and consciousness.
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