The primary deficit following damage to the semicircular canals would most probably be a disturbance of:
A) voluntary actions.
B) sense of balance.
C) pitch discrimination.
D) sense of smell.

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The semicircular canals are responsible for detecting rotational movements of the head, and play a crucial role in maintaining our sense of balance. Damage to the semicircular canals would therefore most likely result in a disturbance of the sense of balance.

The Primary Deficit Following Damage to the Semicircular Canals Would