Balance is the Responsibility of Which Sensory Organ

Question

Balance is the responsibility of which sensory organ?
A)Ear
B)Eye
C)Nose
D)Throat

Accepted Answer

The sense of balance, or equilibrium, is primarily controlled by the vestibular system located in the inner ear. The inner ear contains fluid-filled canals that detect motion and changes in position, as well as tiny hair cells that sense the movement of the fluid. The information from the vestibular system is sent to the brainstem and cerebellum, which coordinate movements to maintain balance. Therefore, the ear is the sensory organ responsible for balance.