A human being's sense of balance helps prevent him from falling over when standing or moving. Many organs work together to achieve this, mainly the ear. Where in the ears is a human being's sense of balance located?
A
Outer ear
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B
Inner ear
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C
Middle ear
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D
Both (A) and (C)
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Solution
The correct option is B Inner ear A human being's sense of balance helps prevent him from falling over when standing or moving. The ear is a sensory organ that picks up sound waves, allowing us to hear. The organ of balance is found inside the inner ear. It is made up of three semicircular canals and two otolith organs, known as the utricle and the saccule.