Where are the vestibular receptors located?

A) in the muscles, tendons, and joints
B) in the taste buds
C) in the hypothalamus
D) in the inner ear

Vestibular Receptors

Sensors located in the inner ear that provide the brain with information about motion, head position, and spatial orientation; critical for maintaining balance.

Inner Ear

The deepest part of the ear, containing the cochlea and vestibular system, responsible for hearing and balance.

Hypothalamus

A small but crucial part of the brain located below the thalamus, responsible for hormone production and regulation of key bodily functions such as temperature, hunger, and the sleep-wake cycle.