When the head moves, fluids in the ________ canals move and activate the equilibrium receptors.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

semicircular

When the head moves, the perilymph and endolymph fluids in the semicircular canals move, activating both equilibrium and hearing receptors.

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