The Sensory System Responsible for the Perception of Balance and Acceleration

question 47

Multiple Choice

The sensory system responsible for the perception of balance and acceleration, housed in the semicircular canals and otolith organs, both located adjacent to the inner ear, is known as the ______.

• A)proprioceptive system
• B)chemoreception system
• C)nociceptive system
• D)vestibular system

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Definitions:

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Household Pattern

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Community

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