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(C) The human inner ear consists of two main parts: the cochlea and the vestibular apparatus. The cochlea is primarily involved in hearing. The vestib

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Semicircular canals

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(C) The human inner ear consists of two main parts: the cochlea and the vestibular apparatus. The cochlea is primarily involved in hearing. The vestibular apparatus is composed of the semicircular canals and the otolith organs (saccule and utricle). The semicircular canals are responsible for maintaining dynamic equilibrium (balance) during movement,while the otolith organs maintain static equilibrium.

$(a)$ Organ of Corti	$(i)$ Connects middle ear to pharynx
$(b)$ Cochlea	$(ii)$ Coiled portion of the labyrinth
$(c)$ Eustachian tube	$(iii)$ Attached to the oval window
$(d)$ Stapes	$(iv)$ Located on the basilar membrane

Which structure helps humans in maintaining balance?

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