In Meniere's syndrome, excessive endolymph distorts the membranous labyrinth. Using your understanding of the anatomy of the inner ear, which of these would be true in Meniere's syndrome?

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Meniere's syndrome primarily affects the inner ear, leading to symptoms such as tinnitus (ringing or buzzing sound in the ears) and hearing loss. The condition is characterized by an abnormal volume or composition of endolymph fluid in the inner ear, which can distort the membranous labyrinth, affecting both hearing and balance to varying degrees. However, the vestibulocochlear nerve itself is not directly damaged by the disease; the symptoms arise from the effects on the inner ear structures.

In Meniere's Syndrome, Excessive Endolymph Distorts the Membranous Labyrinth