In the Otolith Organs, the Otoliths Are Calcium Carbonate Particles

question 113

Multiple Choice

 In the otolith organs, the otoliths are calcium carbonate particles that ____.

• A) push against hair cells when moved
• B) vibrate with different frequencies
• C) stabilize the semicircular canals
• D) enhance sound localization

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