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    Vestibulo-ocular reflex

    When we turn our head, our eyes automatically move in the opposite direction. This reflex ensures that a stable image is formed on the retina even when the head moves quickly. This is made possible by the connection between the semicircular canals of the vestibular system and the nerve nuclei of the eye muscles in the brain stem.

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    A Labyrinth for Balance

    A sophisticated labyrinth in the ear keeps our body balanced: the vestibular system.

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