The receptors that detect linear motion ____.
A)have cilia embedded in a cupula
B)are located in the utricle and sacculae
C)are found at the base of each semicircular canal
D)respond best to spinning movements
E)are contained in an air-filled space

Question

The receptors that detect linear motion ____. ​
A)have cilia embedded in a cupula
B)are located in the utricle and sacculae
C)are found at the base of each semicircular canal
D)respond best to spinning movements
E)are contained in an air-filled space ​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The receptors that detect linear motion are located in the utricle and sacculae of the ear. These receptors are called otolith organs and they contain sensory hair cells that are activated by the movement of small calcium carbonate crystals called otoliths.

The Receptors That Detect Linear Motion ____. ​

The Receptors That Detect Linear Motion ____.