Amber's dance routine includes several movements where she rotates her head. Her body senses these movements because of the work of the
A) utricle.
B) saccule.
C) cochlea.
D) semicircular canals.

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The semicircular canals are responsible for detecting rotational head movements, which are likely to occur during dance routines that involve spinning or turning. The utricle and saccule are responsible for detecting linear acceleration and changes in head position, while the cochlea is responsible for hearing.

Amber's Dance Routine Includes Several Movements Where She Rotates Her