Asked by Brenda Wilson on Sep 29, 2024

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Where would you find receptors for the kinesthetic sense

A)  semi-circular canals 
B)  basilar membrane 
C)  cochlea 
D)  joints and muscles

Kinesthetic Sense

The ability to perceive and control body movements and position through the sensing of muscle and joint motion.

Semi-circular Canals

Structures within the ear that are key to the body's sense of balance, detecting rotational movements.

Basilar Membrane

A membrane within the cochlea of the inner ear, involved in the mechanical-to-neural transduction of sound vibrations into neural signals.

  • Explain the kinesthetic and vestibular senses' roles in movement and balance.
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Suman Gautamabout 10 hours ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The receptors for the kinesthetic sense, also known as proprioception, are located in the joints and muscles. The other options listed are all involved in the sense of hearing and balance.