During an interview,the patient states he has the sensation that "everything around him is spinning." The nurse recognizes that the portion of the ear responsible for this sensation is:
A)the cochlea.
B)cranial nerve VIII.
C)the organ of Corti.
D)the bony labyrinth.

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If the labyrinth ever becomes inflamed,it feeds the wrong information to the brain,creating a staggering gait and a strong,spinning,whirling sensation called vertigo.

During an Interview,the Patient States He Has the Sensation That