Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
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With the help of two sets of sensory organs, equilibrium is maintained in the body. One set of sense organs makes the head and body stable and makes the sense of gravitational equilibrium. The second set of organs balance the head and body and makes the sense of
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Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Ch. 38 - The sense organs associated with equilibrium are...Ch. 38 - Prob. 2PLCh. 38 - Hair cell receptors associated with dynamic...Ch. 38 - Otoliths are composed of a. calcium carbonate. b....Ch. 38 - Which of the following is not associated with...Ch. 38 - Eye twitching movements characteristic during...Ch. 38 - Otoliths are located within the semicircular ducts...Ch. 38 - Complete the following statements: The organs of...Ch. 38 - Complete the following statements: All of the...Ch. 38 - Complete the following statements: Otoliths are...
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