For astronauts in space, the otoliths in the macula would respond to
A) head position only.
B) linear acceleration only.
C) rotational acceleration only.
D) linear acceleration and head position.

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In space, the lack of gravity means that the otoliths in the macula do not respond to head position as they do on Earth. They only respond to linear acceleration.

For Astronauts in Space, the Otoliths in the Macula Would