Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Vestibular System Is

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the vestibular system is TRUE?

• A)Hair cells in the cochlea are involved in the detection of movement and position of the head.
• B)The utricle and saccule are mainly responsible for detecting angular rotation of the head.  
• C)The vestibular apparatus is principally involved in our ability to detect and interpret sound.
• D)Deflection of the basilar membrane by fluid moving within the semicircular canals allows us to detect rotational movement of the head.
• E)Receptors in the utricle and saccule detect changes in the position of the head with respect to gravity.