When the hairs of the __ are bent, a nerve impulse is generated that gives the brain information about rotary motion of the head.

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The cupula is a gelatinous structure located in the ampulla of the semicircular canals of the inner ear. When the head rotates, the endolymph in the canals moves, causing the cupula to bend and stimulate the hair cells beneath it. This generates a nerve impulse that provides the brain with information about the direction and speed of the head movement. The macula, saccule, and utricle are other sensory organs in the inner ear that are responsible for detecting linear and static acceleration and changes in head position.

When the Hairs of the __ Are Bent, a Nerve