The semicircular canals
A)detect the position of the head relative to gravity
B)detect rotational or angular acceleration of the head
C)contain otoliths
D)are characterized by a and c
E)are characterized by b and c

Question

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The semicircular canals are responsible for detecting rotational or angular acceleration of the head. They do not contain otoliths; otoliths are found in the utricle and saccule, which detect linear acceleration and head position relative to gravity.

The Semicircular Canals