Which of the following receptors are specifically responsible for...

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.

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