Samantha Gets into an Elevator in a Large Skyscraper, and the Doors

question 7

Multiple Choice

Samantha gets into an elevator in a large skyscraper, and the doors close. She hears no noise, feels no vibration, and sees no movement, but she nevertheless knows that she is on her way up. What specific part of her ear is allowing her to know that she is ascending?

• A) saccule
• B) utricle
• C) organ of Corti
• D) stapes

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