Vestibular apparatus of the inner ear is composed of

cochlea and organ of corti

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three semi-circular canals and otolith organ

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three semi-circular canals and organ of corti

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three semi-circular canals and a malleus

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The correct option is B three semi-circular canals and otolith organ
The inner ear contains a complex system called vestibular apparatus, located above the cochlea. The vestibular apparatus is composed of three semi-circular canals and the otolith organ consisting of the saccule and utricle.

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