Flying across the country, you encounter turbulent, rough air. The plane begins to bounce and sway. You begin to feel nauseated and airsick. Your motion sickness is caused by:

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Motion sickness is caused by conflicting information received by the eyes and the vestibular system. The eyes detect that the body is stationary, while the vestibular system detects motion. This mismatch can lead to feelings of nausea and discomfort.

Flying Across the Country, You Encounter Turbulent, Rough Air