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Which of the following receptors are specifically responsible for maintenance of balance of body and posture?

  1. A
    Basilar membrane and otoliths
  2. B
    Hair cells and organ of corti
  3. C
    Tectorial membrane and macula
  4. D
    Crista ampullaris and macula

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The vestibular apparatus of the inner ear is responsible for balance. It consists of the semicircular canals (containing crista ampullaris for dynamic balance) and the otolith organ (containing macula for static balance and posture).

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Which of the following receptors are specifically responsible for maintenance of balance of body and posture?
A
Basilar membrane and otoliths
B
Hair cells and organ of corti
C
Tectorial membrane and macula
D
Crista ampullaris and macula

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