How does your body sense head position? Select one: a. Fluid displaces hair cells in the pinna. b. Fluid displaces hair cells in the cochlea. c. Fluid displaces hair cells in the saccule and utricle. d. Fluid displaces the ossicles in the middle ear.
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The pinna is the external part of the ear, which helps in collecting and directing sound waves. It does not play a role in sensing head position. b. The cochlea is responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the Show more…
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