An essential part of the maculae involved in static equilibrium is (are) the _ _.
A) scala media
B) otoliths
C) spiral organ (of Corti)
D) cupula

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The otoliths (calcium carbonate crystals) are essential for the maculae to detect gravitational pull and provide information about head position and movement, which are key components of static equilibrium. The other options are not directly related to static equilibrium or the maculae.

An Essential Part of the Maculae Involved in Static Equilibrium