Which of the Following Structures is Common to Both Balance

Question

Which of the following structures is common to both balance and hearing?
A) Tympanic membrane
B) Organ of Corti
C) Middle ear ossicles
D) Mechanoreceptors

Accepted Answer

Mechanoreceptors are involved in both balance and hearing. In the inner ear, they help detect sound vibrations for hearing and changes in head position for balance.