the ear hearing and balance

Receptors that respond to such physical force are called MECHANORECEPTORS (mek"ah-n0-re-sep-terz).

At first glance, the machinery for hearing and balance appears very crude. fluids must be strirred to stimulate the receptors of the ear: sound vibrations move fluid to simulate hearing receptors, whereas gross movements of the head distrub fluids surrounding the balance organ. receptors that respond to such physical force are called MECHANORECEPTORS (mek”ah-n0-re-sep-terz). Our hearing apparatus allows us to hear anb extraordinary range of sound, and our highly sensitive equilinrium receptors keep our nervous system continually up to date on the position and movements of the head. without this information, it would be difficult if not inpossible to maintain our balance,although these two sense organs are housed together in the ear, their receptors respond to diffirent stimuli and are activated independenly of one another.