The semicircular canals located next to the cochlea in the ear help us to:
A)hear high-frequency sounds.
B)maintain balance.
C)send referred pain from earaches to the brain.
D)sense touch or pressure against the ear.

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The semicircular canals are part of the vestibular system, which helps us maintain balance and spatial orientation. They do not play a role in hearing or sensation of touch/pressure, and do not send referred pain signals from the ear.

The Semicircular Canals Located Next to the Cochlea in the Ear