Which of the Following Is Not True of Otoliths

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of otoliths?

• A)They cause the stereocilia to bend, which is the stimulus for sending nerve impulses to the cerebrum.
• B)They consist of magnesium chloride.
• C)They add weight to the otolithic membrane as the head is tilted, which causes it to sag.
• D)They are embedded in the gelatinous portion of the otolithic membrane.
• E)All of these are true of otoliths.

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