When Lindsay spins in circles,the fluid in her ear's semicircular canals moves,stimulating the hair cells and sending messages about the movement to her brain.If she spins long enough and stops abruptly enough,the fluid will continue to move,creating the confusing sensation of dizziness.This is probably particularly disconcerting for Lindsay,because her sense of _________________ says that her body is still,but her ________________ sense says she is still moving.
A) kinesthesis;synchronous
B) olfaction;vestibular
C) gustation;olfactory
D) kinesthesis;vestibular

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The description refers to the sensation of spinning and dizziness, which are associated with the vestibular sense. The reference to a sense of stillness or movement relates to kinesthesis, which is the sense of the position and movement of the body. Therefore, the best choice is D - kinesthesis and vestibular.

When Lindsay Spins in Circles,the Fluid in Her Ear's Semicircular