Dizziness is a perceived sensation that can occur when ________.
A) the hair cells in the cochlea move more than their normal limits
B) moving fluid in the semicircular canals encounters a stationary cupula
C) rods and cones provide information that does not correspond with information received by cochlear hair cells
D) the basilar membrane makes physical contact with the tectorial membrane

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Dizziness is a sensation that can occur when there is a disturbance in the balance system, which includes the semicircular canals. Movement of fluid inside the semicircular canals is detected by the cupula, and if there is a mismatch between the movement and the signal sent to the brain, dizziness can occur.

Dizziness Is a Perceived Sensation That Can Occur When ________