Head rotation is detected by the brain when one's head movements cause fluid to swirl within the semicircular canals and to bend a small "flap" or "float" called the
A)oval window.
B)auditory ossicle.
C)organ of Corti.
D)crista.

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The crista, located within the semicircular canals of the inner ear, is involved in detecting head rotation. When the head moves, fluid within the canals swirls, causing the crista to bend, which then sends signals to the brain to interpret the movement.

Head Rotation Is Detected by the Brain When One's Head