When an External Force Bends the Stereocilia of the Inner

question 115

Multiple Choice

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

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

---

Definitions:

Colour

The characteristic of visual perception described through categories with names such as red, blue, yellow, etc., primarily caused by the spectrum of light interacting with the photoreceptor cells of the eye.

Saturation

The intensity or purity of a color, indicating the absence of white light.

Iris

The colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil, responsible for controlling the diameter and size of the pupil and thus the amount of light reaching the retina.

Pupil

The opening in the center of the iris of the eye, which regulates the amount of light that enters the eye.