The structure responsible for detecting linear motion is the ____.
A)cochlea
B)semicircular canals
C)cupula
D)auditory nerve
E)otolith organ

Question

The structure responsible for detecting linear motion is the ____. ​
A)cochlea
B)semicircular canals
C)cupula
D)auditory nerve
E)otolith organ ​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The otolith organ, including the utricle and saccule, is responsible for detecting linear motion and gravity. The cochlea is responsible for hearing while the semicircular canals and cupula are responsible for detecting rotational motion. The auditory nerve transmits information from the inner ear to the brain.

The Structure Responsible for Detecting Linear Motion Is the ____