Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Kinesthetic

question 178

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the kinesthetic sense in humans?

• A)The skin is responsible for the kinesthetic sense.
• B)No specific organ contains the kinesthetic senses.
• C)It provides information about balance and movement.
• D)It is transmitted along the same pathways to the brain as information about smell.

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Definitions:

Auricle

The outer part of the ear that collects sound waves; also known as the pinna.

Audiometer

An electronic device used to evaluate hearing loss by measuring a person’s ability to hear various sound frequencies.

Otoscope

A medical device used for examining the ear's interior to diagnose ear conditions and infections.

Myringoscope

An instrument used for examining the eardrum or tympanic membrane.