The Semicircular Canals

question 148

Multiple Choice

The semicircular canals

• A) detect the position of the head relative to gravity.
• B) detect rotational or angular acceleration of the head.
• C) contain otoliths.
• D) both (a) and (c) above.
• E) both (b) and (c) above.

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