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Touch, Taste, and Smell: The Other Senses

Question 3 • Psychology A

The __________ are tubular, fluid-filled structures that provide information about head rotations and movements.

Answer
A
vestibular sacs
B
otoliths
C
semicircular canals
D
proprioceptors

Explanation

The semicircular canals are fluid-filled tubes in the inner ear. When the head rotates, the fluid moves and stimulates sensory receptors that signal the rotation. Vestibular sacs and otoliths help sense gravity and linear movement, while proprioceptors monitor body position and movement.

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