Which of the following ear structures is correctly matched with an auditory or body sense?
A)Otoliths; hearing
B)Semicircular canals; rotational or angular motion of the body
C)Cochlea; body acceleration
D)Eardrum; body balance

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Semicircular canals are responsible for detecting rotational or angular motion of the body, while otoliths in the inner ear are responsible for sensing changes in body position and acceleration. The cochlea is responsible for hearing, and the eardrum plays a role in transmitting sound waves to the inner ear.

Which of the Following Ear Structures Is Correctly Matched with an Auditory