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Stimulation of horizontal semicircular canal causes nystagmus in which directions ?

A
Veical
B
Horizontal
C
Rotary
D
Any of the three
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Horizontal The cupulae of the semicircular canals are stimulated by movement of endolymphatic fluid and each canal causes the nystagmus in its own plane :- Stimulation of horizontal SCC - 4 Horizontal nystagmus. Stimulation of superior SCC - 4 Rotary nystagmus. Stimulation of veical SCC - Veical nystagmus

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