To detect a movement of the head, receptors in the semicircular canals sense motion in which of the following?

A. Cilia
B. Crista
C. Endolymph
D. All of the above


ANS: C
Rationale: Receptors in the semicircular canals detect movement of the head by sensing the motion of endolymph.

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