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Stimulation of horizontal semicircular canal causes nystagmus in which directions -

A
Vertical
B
Horizontal
C
Rotary
D
Any of thethree
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Horizontalo The cupulae of the semicircular canals are stimulated by movement of endolymphatic fluid and each canal causes the nystagmus in its own planeStimulation of horizontal SCC - Horizontal nystagmus.Stimulation of superior SCC - Rotary nystagmus.Stimulation of vertical SCC - Vertical nystagmus

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