A movement in the vertical plane, such as falling straight down while the body maintains the anatomical position, would be sensed by the

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The saccules are responsible for sensing linear acceleration and deceleration in the vertical plane, such as falling straight down. The utricles, on the other hand, sense linear acceleration in the horizontal plane, while the organ of Corti is responsible for sensing sound vibrations and the cochlea is responsible for processing sound information. Supporting cells provide structural support for various sensory cells in the ear.

A Movement in the Vertical Plane, Such as Falling Straight