Your friend tosses a ball to you, and you reach out to catch it. What is the role of the vestibular system in allowing you to catch the ball?

A. Vestibular information from the cerebellum is integrated in the medulla, which controls voluntary movement.
B. Vestibular information from the medulla is sent from the thalamus to primary motor cortex.
C. Vestibular information from the cerebellum and visual system are sent from primary motor cortex to the thalamus.
D. Vestibular information from the thalamus is sent to the medulla and then to primary motor cortex.


Answer: B

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