Which of the following statements regarding the vestibular system is TRUE?
A)Hair cells in the cochlea are involved in the detection of movement and position of the head.
B)The utricle and saccule are mainly responsible for detecting angular rotation of the head.
C)The vestibular apparatus is principally involved in our ability to detect and interpret sound.
D)Deflection of the basilar membrane by fluid moving within the semicircular canals allows us to detect rotational movement of the head.
E)Receptors in the utricle and saccule detect changes in the position of the head with respect to gravity.

Question

Which of the following statements regarding the vestibular system is TRUE?
A)Hair cells in the cochlea are involved in the detection of movement and position of the head.
B)The utricle and saccule are mainly responsible for detecting angular rotation of the head.  
C)The vestibular apparatus is principally involved in our ability to detect and interpret sound.
D)Deflection of the basilar membrane by fluid moving within the semicircular canals allows us to detect rotational movement of the head.
E)Receptors in the utricle and saccule detect changes in the position of the head with respect to gravity.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Receptors in the utricle and saccule are indeed responsible for detecting changes in the position of the head with respect to gravity, which helps in maintaining balance and spatial orientation.

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