The Semicircular Canals of the Vestibular System Would Contribute the Most

question 13

Multiple Choice

The semicircular canals of the vestibular system would contribute the most to balance control during which of the following activities?

• A)Standing and quickly turning the head to look at a person
• B)Sitting in a chair reading a newspaper
• C)Standing on a bus that suddenly accelerates forward
• D)Standing on an elevator that suddenly accelerates downward

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