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serike

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The utricle and saccule sense
 A) the force of gravity on the body.
  B) acceleration of the head/body during movement.
  C) rotation of the head in space.
  D) none of the above.

Question 2

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the function of the vestibular mechanism?
 A) The cilia of the vestibular mechanism are stimulated by the acoustic signal input to the oval window.
  B) The lateral semicircular canal senses acceleration in the vertical dimension.
  C) As your head rotates, the fluid in the semicircular canals tends to remain in the same location.
  D) None of the above.


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raili21

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Reply #1 on: Jul 4, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


serike

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Reply #2 on: Jul 4, 2018
Correct answers!


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Great! Please up vote :D


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