The receptors that detect motion are located in this part of the ear:
A)cochlea
B)semicircular canals
C)utricle and saccule
D)organ of Corti

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The receptors that detect motion are located in the semicircular canals of the ear. The utricle and saccule are responsible for detecting gravity and linear acceleration, while the cochlea is responsible for detecting sound waves. The organ of Corti, located in the cochlea, is responsible for transmitting auditory information to the brain.

The Receptors That Detect Motion Are Located in This Part