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The Semicircular Canals

Question 148

Question 148

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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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