This image depicts some of the key structures of the ear. Which structure plays a key role in the vestibular sense?
A)semicircular canals
B)cochlea
C)eardrum
D)pinna

Question

This image depicts some of the key structures of the ear. Which structure plays a key role in the vestibular sense? 
A)semicircular canals 
B)cochlea 
C)eardrum 
D)pinna

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The semicircular canals play a key role in the vestibular sense, which is responsible for detecting changes in head position and movement, and maintaining balance and orientation. The other structures listed (cochlea, eardrum, pinna) are involved in hearing, but not the vestibular sense.

This Image Depicts Some of the Key Structures of the Ear