Question

Explain how the ear helps humans in balancing.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The vestibular system which is essential to our sense of balance is located within the inner ear

Explanation:

The vestibular system is the sensory apparatus of the inner ear that provides the brain with the information required for maintaining body balance (postural equilibrium), detecting the position and motion of the head and determining the position of the whole body in relation to gravity. The vestibular system in each inner ear is composed of five organs: 3 semicircular ducts located in the innermost part of each ear (i.e., the inner ear), which are sensitive to angular accelerations (head rotations), and 2 otoliths organs referred to as the utricle and saccule, which are sensitive to linear accelerations. Each semi-circular duct exhibit a different orientation (superior, horizontal, and posterior) in order to sense different movements (e.g. nodding, rotating).