Q86 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (23 April Shift 1) · Biology
Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): The organ of Corti is located on basilar membrane and helps in maintaining equilibrium.
Statement (II): The three semicircular canals maintain the balance and posture of the body.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Statement (I): The organ of Corti is located on basilar membrane and helps in maintaining equilibrium.
Statement (II): The three semicircular canals maintain the balance and posture of the body.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
- ABoth Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
- BBoth Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
- CStatement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
- Correct answerDStatement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.
Solution
Statement (I) is incorrect because the organ of Corti, which is located on the basilar membrane, contains hair cells that act as auditory receptors and is responsible for hearing, not for maintaining equilibrium.
Statement (II) is correct because the three semicircular canals are part of the vestibular apparatus located above the cochlea. They are responsible for maintaining the dynamic equilibrium, balance, and posture of the body.
Answer: Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.
Statement (II) is correct because the three semicircular canals are part of the vestibular apparatus located above the cochlea. They are responsible for maintaining the dynamic equilibrium, balance, and posture of the body.
Answer: Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.