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when you close your eyes and raise your hand above your head, you know where your hand is due to information from _______.
otolith organs
proprioceptors
semicircular canals
horizontal canals
Proprioceptors are sensory receptors that provide information about the position and movement of body parts. When you close your eyes and know the position of your hand, it's due to proprioceptive information. Otolith organs are related to balance and linear acceleration in the inner - ear. Semicircular canals detect rotational movements of the head. There are no "horizontal canals" in the context of this sensory function.
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B. proprioceptors