Which Structure is Important to Your Sense of Balance and Equilibrium

Question

Which structure is important to your sense of balance and equilibrium?
A) cochlea
B) organ of Corti
C) crista ampullaris
D) tragus

Accepted Answer

The crista ampullaris is a structure located in the semicircular canals of the inner ear, and it contains sensory hair cells responsible for detecting rotational acceleration and deceleration, which is essential for maintaining balance and equilibrium. The cochlea and organ of Corti are responsible for hearing, and the tragus is a small, cartilaginous flap of skin located on the external ear.