What senses do the three semicircular canals in the mammalian inner ear provide?
A)a sense of gravity and body orientation
B)a sense of sound pitch and amplitude
C)a sense of angular motion and balance
D)a sense of orientation to the source of sound

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The three semicircular canals in the mammalian inner ear provide a sense of angular motion and balance, also known as the vestibular sense. They are responsible for detecting rotational movements of the head in three different planes (horizontal, vertical, and diagonal) and providing feedback to the brain to help maintain balance and adjust eye movements accordingly. They do not play a role in detecting sound, gravity, or the source of sound.

What Senses Do the Three Semicircular Canals in the Mammalian