When an External Force Bends the Stereocilia of the Inner

question 95

Multiple Choice

When an external force bends the stereocilia of the inner ear hair cells,

• A) dizziness results.
• B) the cells become unresponsive.
• C) there is a change in the transmembrane potential of the hair cells.
• D) the hair cells are temporarily damaged.
• E) the force is converted into mechanical energy.

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