The semicircular canals are the receptive organs of
A) the auditory system.
B) the vestibular system.
C) a top-down system .
D) an exteroceptive system.
E) both A and C

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The semicircular canals are part of the vestibular system, which is responsible for detecting changes in head movement and signaling the brain to help maintain balance and spatial orientation. They are not part of the auditory system (A) nor do they relate to a top-down system (C). They also do not relate to an exteroceptive system (D).

The Semicircular Canals Are the Receptive Organs of