Question

Which one of the following structures are responsible for maintaining balance in the body?

• A. Semicircular canals
• B. Otolith organ
• C. Saccule and utricle
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

The inner ear contains a complex system called vestibular apparatus, located above the cochlea. This apparatus is responsible for maintaining balance in the body.
The vestibular apparatus is composed of three semi-circular canals and the otolith organ consisting of the saccule and utricle. Each semi-circular canal lies in a different plane at right angles to each other.