Asked by Veronica Otoya-Salazar on Jun 14, 2024
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The ________ is a bony structure located between the cochlea and the three semicircular canals.
A) auricle
B) vestibule
C) utricle
D) saccule
Semicircular Canals
Three fluid-filled loops in the inner ear that are involved in maintaining balance.
Vestibule
An antechamber, hall, or lobby next to the outer door of a building, or an entryway into a larger space.
Auricle
The external portion of the ear; it collects sound waves and directs them into the ear canal.
- Determine the roles and activities of the auditory nerve, including the segments of the external, middle, and inner ear.
Verified Answer
MC
Mustafa ChattarJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The vestibule is a bony structure located between the cochlea and the three semicircular canals in the inner ear. It contains the utricle and saccule, which are responsible for detecting linear motion and changes in head position. The auricle, also known as the pinna, refers to the outer visible part of the ear. Therefore, choices A) and C) are incorrect. Choice D) saccule is part of the vestibule, but not the entire vestibule itself. Therefore, the best choice is B) vestibule.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the roles and activities of the auditory nerve, including the segments of the external, middle, and inner ear.