The Semicircular Canals Are the Receptive Organs of

question 55

Multiple Choice

The semicircular canals are the receptive organs of

• A) the auditory system.
• B) the vestibular system.
• C) a top-down system .
• D) an exteroceptive system.
• E) both A and C

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Definitions:

Canaliculi

Small, channel-like structures in bones that allow for communication and nutrient exchange between osteocytes.

Lacunae

Small cavities or spaces within tissues, particularly in bone and cartilage, where cells reside.

Epithelium

Tissue composed of layers of cells that line the cavities and surfaces of structures throughout the body, serving as a protective barrier or involved in absorption and secretion.

Small Intestine

Portion of the vertebrate digestive tract that extends from the stomach to the large intestine.