Which of the Structures Below Report Head Acceleration to the Central

Question

Which of the structures below report head acceleration to the central nervous system?
A) maculae
B) vestibule
C) semicircular canals
D) cristae ampullares

Accepted Answer

The cristae ampullares are sensory structures located within the semicircular canals of the inner ear. They contain hair cells that are sensitive to angular acceleration and report head acceleration to the central nervous system.