Understanding Vertigo

The video explains Vertigo, a condition where individuals feel a spinning sensation due to conflicting signals sent to the brain by different sensory systems. It details the role of vision, sensory nerves, skin pressure, and the inner ear in maintaining balance. Symptoms of Vertigo include dizziness, hearing loss, and balance issues. The video advises on managing Vertigo by staying still, gradually resuming activities, and seeking medical help. It concludes with a fact about the capacity of working memory.

What is Vertigo primarily described as?

• A feeling of extreme happiness

• A sensation of spinning or motion

• A type of headache

• A form of visual impairment

Which sensory system is NOT involved in maintaining balance?

• Skin pressure sensation

• Vision

• Hearing

• Taste

What part of the inner ear is crucial for detecting motion and changes in position?

• Cochlea

• Labyrinth

• Eardrum

• Auditory nerve

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Vertigo?

• Slurred speech

• Hearing loss in one ear

• Double vision

• Increased appetite

What should you advise someone experiencing Vertigo to do?

• Ignore the symptoms

• Engage in intense physical activity

• Keep still and sit or lie down

• Avoid all forms of movement