The Semicircular Canals

question 55

Multiple Choice

The semicircular canals

• A) are parallel to each other.
• B) can detect movement in only one direction.
• C) have a base called a papilla.
• D) contain cupulae that respond to gravity.
• E) allow a person to detect movement in all directions.

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