Which of the Following Events Will Produce Dizziness

Question

Which of the following events will produce dizziness?
A) the hair cells in the cochlea move more than their normal limits
B) moving fluid in the semicircular canals encounters a stationary cupula
C) vibrations in the oval window exceed vibrations in the round window
D) the basilar membrane makes physical contact with the tectorial membrane

Accepted Answer

Dizziness is often caused by disturbances in the vestibular system, which includes the semicircular canals. When the fluid in these canals moves and encounters a stationary cupula, it can create a sensation of spinning or dizziness.