Each semicircular tube has a swollen end named ____________.
-
Westibule
-
Cochlea
-
Ampulla
-
Incus
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Each semicircular canal has a swollen end called the ampulla, which contains sensory receptors for detecting rotational movement. The vestibule and cochlea are separate structures of the inner ear. The ampulla houses the crista ampullaris with hair cells that detect head rotation.