NEET2019ZoologyNeural Control and CoordinationActual
Which of the following receptors are specifically responsible for maintenance of the balance of body and posture?
Options
- ABasilar membrane and otoliths
- BHair cells and organ of Corti
- CTectorial membrane and macula
- DCrista ampullaris and macula
Correct answer
D. Crista ampullaris and macula
Step-by-step solution
The inner ear contains crista ampullaris and macula as the specific receptors of the vestibular apparatus responsible for maintenance of balance of the body and posture.