When we initiate a rapid rotation of our head, it results in bending of cilia on hair cells
A) in the utricle of our cochleas.
B) in the maculae of our semicircular ducts.
C) in the ampullae of our semicircular ducts.
D) in the maculae of our vestibules.
E) in the ampullae of our vestibules.

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The rapid rotation of the head affects the hair cells in the ampullae of the semicircular ducts, where the crista ampullaris is located, responsible for detecting rotational movements.

When We Initiate a Rapid Rotation of Our Head, It