According to the Gating Spring Hypothesis, Transduction Occurs Because

question 5

Multiple Choice

According to the gating spring hypothesis, transduction occurs because

• A) Deflection in the negative direction (tallest-to-shortest stereocilia) pulls on the tip links, leading to a deformation and subsequent opening of transduction ion channels.
• B) Deflection in the positive direction (shortest-to-tallest stereocilia) pulls on the tip links, leading to a deformation and subsequent opening of transduction ion channels.
• C) Tip links are bent, causing a deformation of the aligned stereocilia, thereby opening the transduction ion channels.
• D) Tip links are broken off, which facilitates deformation of the aligned stereocilia, thereby opening the transduction ion channels.
• E) Calcium-dependent potassium channels are activated, allowing potassium to enter to depolarize the cell.

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