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If Tabitha closes her eyes when she rides in her parents' car, she can still tell that the car is moving. This is due to the movement of tiny crystals in the a. outer ear. c. otolith organs. b. cochlea. d. middle ear.

Name: Problem 13, Chapter 3: Psychology
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Description: If Tabitha closes her eyes when she rides in her parents' car, she can still tell that the car is moving. This is due to the movement of tiny crystals in the a. outer ear. c. otolith organs. b. cochlea. d. middle ear.

   If Tabitha closes her eyes when she rides in her parents' car, she can still tell that the car is moving. This is due to the movement of tiny crystals in the
a. outer ear.
c. otolith organs.
b. cochlea.
d. middle ear.

Psychology

Saundra K.… 5th Edition

Chapter 3, Problem 13

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Solved by Expert Samia Islam

10/05/2020

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Step 1: Recognize that sensing movement with eyes closed is a vestibular (balance) function driven by the inner ear; the structures with tiny crystals (otoconia) that respond to linear acceleration are the utricle and saccule. Show more…

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If Tabitha closes her eyes when she rides in her parents' car, she can still tell that the car is moving. This is due to the movement of tiny crystals in the a. outer ear. c. otolith organs. b. cochlea. d. middle ear.

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Vestibular System

The vestibular system is a sensory system located in the inner ear that is responsible for detecting head movements and maintaining balance and spatial orientation. It integrates information from various inner ear structures to help the brain understand changes in position and motion.

Otolith Organs

The otolith organs, which consist of the utricle and saccule, are components of the vestibular system. They contain tiny calcium carbonate crystals that shift in response to linear acceleration and gravity, providing critical information about head position and movement even when visual cues are absent.

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