Perception of Gravity and Linear Acceleration Depends on

question 50

Multiple Choice

Perception of gravity and linear acceleration depends on

• A) changes in the pressure exerted by the ampullary cupula on hair cells.
• B) vibrations of the tectorial membrane striking hair cells.
• C) the force exerted by otoliths on hair cells of the maculae.
• D) the movement of endolymph within the semicircular canals.
• E) the bending of hair cells in the ampullae.

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