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For the bithermal caloric test, a measure of
vestibular sensitivity, warm or cold water is
introduced into the ear. This often causes ver-
tigo and nausea as a side effect as a result of
which of the following?
(A) convection currents in endolymph
(B) especially fast flow of endolymph
(C) temporary immobilization of cristae
ampullares
(D) temporary immobilization of otolith
organs
(E) temporary inhibition of cochlear hair
cells