This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nervous system, Subject name: Physiology
Semicircular canals are stimulated by 
Select and explain. 
A. Gravity, B. Linear acceleration, C. Rotation, D. Sound
C: Rotation
Answer: C: Rotation 
Explanation: Rotation causes maximal stimulation of semicircular canals most nearly in the plane of rotation.Ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology; 23rd edition; pg:215.