Which inner ear organ is responsible for the sensation of rotational acceleration?

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Avah Holloway

Biology

26 October, 05:29

Which inner ear organ is responsible for the sensation of rotational acceleration?

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Lindsay Chambers · Answer 1

Crista ampullaris is the inner ear organ which is responsible for the sensation of rotational acceleration. These sensory organs of rotation are found in the ampullae of each of the semicircular canals of the inner ear, The purpose of these organs is to sense angular acceleration and deceleration.