VPY-0008
QUESTION
The organ which maintains balance in body is?
OPTIONS
(A) Kidney
(B) Pineal gland
(C) Ear
(D) Cerebrum
ANSWER
(C) Ear
EXPLANATION
The ear is the correct option because the vestibular apparatus of the inner ear detects head movement and position and provides essential sensory information for maintenance of equilibrium and balance. The kidney regulates fluid and electrolyte homeostasis, the pineal gland regulates mainly circadian/endocrine functions, and the cerebrum is responsible for higher neural functions rather than being the primary balance organ.