Question

Receptor cells for balancing occur in human ear in

• A. Malleus, incus and stapes
• B. Utriculus, sacculus and semicircular canals
• C. Organ of Corti
• D. Eustachian tube

Answer 1

The correct option is B Utriculus, sacculus and semicircular canals

In humans, balance is maintained by vestibular apparatus in inner ear which contain specific receptors called crista and macula. Crista is a projecting ridge of ampulla of semi-circular canals. Macula is a projecting ridge of saccule and utricle (or sacculus and utriculus) which are otolith organs in vestibular apparatus.

So, the correct answer is 'Utriculus, sacculus and semicircular canals'.