Harper jumps out of bed at the sound of the alarm clock. As she reaches her feet, she feels very dizzy for a few seconds. As her system readjusts to her standing, she begins to regain her sense of balance. The source of Harper's dizziness is probably in the __________ senses.
A) vestibular
B) skin
C) olfactory
D) papillary

Question

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The vestibular senses are responsible for our sense of balance and spatial orientation, which can be disrupted when we experience dizziness or vertigo. The skin, olfactory, and papillary senses do not play a role in balance and spatial orientation.

Harper Jumps Out of Bed at the Sound of the Alarm