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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The fluid in the semicircular canals tends to remain stationary due to inertia as the head rotates, which helps in detecting rotational movements.

Which of the Following Statements Accurately Reflects the Function of the Vestibular