Which of the following is/are bony labyrinth feature(s)that provide(s)sensations of gravity and linear acceleration?
A) stapes
B) malleus
C) semicircular canals
D) incus
E) utricle and saccule

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The utricle and saccule are membranous sacs located within the vestibule of the bony labyrinth that contain sensory hair cells and tiny grains of calcium carbonate called otoliths. These structures provide sensations of gravity and linear acceleration. The other choices (A, B, C, D) are all parts of the middle ear and/or cochlea, and are not involved in providing sensations of gravity and linear acceleration.

Which of the Following Is/are Bony Labyrinth Feature(s)that Provide(s)sensations of Gravity