Dizziness is a perceived sensation that can occur when
A) the hair cells in the cochlea move more than their normal limits.
B) moving fluid in the semicircular canals encounters a stationary cupula.
C) rods and cones provide information that does not correspond with information received by cochlear hair cells.
D) the basilar membrane makes physical contact with the tectorial membrane.
E) the utricle is horizontal but the saccule is vertical.

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Dizziness can occur when there is a disagreement between the movement of fluid in the semicircular canals and the stationary cupula, which can be caused by sudden movements or changes in direction. This disagreement can send conflicting signals to the brain, leading to the sensation of dizziness.

Dizziness Is a Perceived Sensation That Can Occur When