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Aeromedical factorsQuestion 880 of 934

Which body system uses nerves in the skin, muscles, and joints to sense position?

  1. The somatosensory system
  2. The vestibular system
  3. The visual system
  4. The auditory system in the ear
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Correct answer: The somatosensory system

The vestibular system is in the inner ear, and the visual system uses the eyes.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors — Spatial Disorientation and Illusions, page 428

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026