Match the ear parts, labelled a. through e., with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-contains otoliths in gelatinous mass, movement of which bends hair cells
A)external ear
B)middle ear
C)cochlea in the inner ear
D)semicircular canal in the inner ear
E)utricle and saccule in the inner ear

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The utricle and saccule in the inner ear contain otoliths in a gelatinous mass. The movement of these otoliths causes the bending of hair cells, which helps to detect changes in head position and linear acceleration, such as when we move forward in a car or stand up from a seated position.

Match the Ear Parts, Labelled A