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The Ear - Macula of
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The organs of the utricle are responsible
for the sensation of gravity. The maculae and saccule are made of delicate
nerve endings that are connected to a structure made of calcium carbonate.
These particles have a greater density relative to the fluid that they are
immersed in, causing them to fall because of the action of gravity. As the
head moves in relation to gravity the particles exert pressure on the nerve
endings. The macula and saccule are roughly at right angles to each other
and give slightly different positional information. In this way the utricle
of the inner ear is able to provide the brain with information about the
position of the head relative to gravity.
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