Final answer:
The incorrect association among the given options is C. Lateral line-Ruffini corpuscles, as the lateral line is a sensory system in fish, not related to Ruffini corpuscles which are human skin mechanoreceptors.
Step-by-step explanation:
The incorrect association among the options provided is C. Lateral line-Ruffini corpuscles. Let's break down the correct associations first:
- A. Vestibule-macula: The macula is indeed part of the vestibule and is involved in detecting linear acceleration and gravity.
- B. Equilibrium-cerebellum: The cerebellum does process information regarding equilibrium to coordinate balance and movement.
- D. Semicircular canals-cupula: The cupula is located within the semicircular canals of the vestibular system and detects angular acceleration.
Now, looking at the incorrect association, the lateral line is a system found in fish and some amphibians that detects water movement and vibration, it is not related to Ruffini corpuscles, which are mechanoreceptors in human skin that detect stretch and pressure.