[Campbell Biology P.1164] Which of the following statements accurately pairs an inner ear str... | Practice Question

Which of the following statements accurately pairs an inner ear structure with its primary function as described in the provided text?

  • A: Cochlea: Detects angular movements of the head.
  • B: Semicircular canals: Primarily involved in perceiving linear acceleration and position relative to gravity.
  • C: Utricle and saccule: Detect body movement, position, and equilibrium, specifically linear acceleration.
  • D: Basilar membrane: Filters out unwanted sound frequencies to enhance clarity of speech.

Explanation

The text explicitly states that 'the chambers called the utricle and saccule allow us to perceive position with respect to gravity as well as linear movement' linear acceleration . This directly matches option C. The other options incorrectly assign functions to different inner ear structures.