The inner ear is responsible for both hearing and balance. One of the diseases affecting the inner ear is Meniere's disease. Affected individuals often experience vertigo, among other symptoms. Vertigo is a sensation that the surroundings are spinning or swaying in the absence of any body movement. Which of the following rows correctly identifies the affected structure and process in individuals experiencing vertigo? Select one: a. Semicircular canals b. Structure Structure Organ of Corti C. Structure Organ of Corti d. Structure Semicircular canals Process Gravitational equilibrium Process Rotational equilibrium Process Gravitational equilibrium Process Rotational equilibrium

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The inner ear is responsible for both hearing and balance. One of the diseases affecting the inner
ear is Meniere's disease. Affected individuals often experience vertigo, among other symptoms.
Vertigo is a sensation that the surroundings are spinning or swaying in the absence of any body
movement.
Which of the following rows correctly identifies the affected structure and process in individuals
experiencing vertigo?
Select one:
a.
Semicircular canals
b.
Structure
Structure
Organ of Corti
C.
Structure
Organ of Corti
d.
Structure
Semicircular canals
Process
Gravitational equilibrium
Process
Rotational equilibrium
Process
Gravitational equilibrium
Process
Rotational equilibrium
Transcribed Image Text:The inner ear is responsible for both hearing and balance. One of the diseases affecting the inner ear is Meniere's disease. Affected individuals often experience vertigo, among other symptoms. Vertigo is a sensation that the surroundings are spinning or swaying in the absence of any body movement. Which of the following rows correctly identifies the affected structure and process in individuals experiencing vertigo? Select one: a. Semicircular canals b. Structure Structure Organ of Corti C. Structure Organ of Corti d. Structure Semicircular canals Process Gravitational equilibrium Process Rotational equilibrium Process Gravitational equilibrium Process Rotational equilibrium
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