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Vestibular apparatus is a part of inner ear which has no role in hearing but responsible for the maintenance of balance of the body and posture.

1. Vestibular apparatus is a part of the outer ear.
2. Vestibular apparatus is a part of the middle ear.
3. Vestibular apparatus is a part of the inner ear.
4. Vestibular apparatus is a part of the brain.

Correct answer: Vestibular apparatus is a part of the inner ear.

Solution

The vestibular apparatus includes the semicircular canals, utricle, and saccule, which detect balance and body position. These structures are located in the inner ear, not the outer ear, middle ear, or brain.

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