Which of the Following Does Not Characterize Hair Cells

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not characterize hair cells?

• A) They contain fingerlike extensions of the cell membrane.
• B) They are mechanoreceptors.
• C) They are found in the vertebrate auditory and vestibular systems.
• D) They depolarize when stereocilia bend in one direction and hyperpolarize when they bend in the opposite direction.
• E) They are one of many types of tactile receptors found in the skin, where they wrap around hair follicles.

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Definitions:

Amniotic Sac

A fluid-filled sac that surrounds and protects the developing fetus in the uterus.

Twin Studies

Research involving twins that aims to reveal the influence of genetics versus environment on various traits and behaviors.

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis in which a small amount of amniotic fluid is sampled from the amniotic sac surrounding a fetus to test for chromosomal abnormalities and infections.

Prenatal Development

The process of growth and development within the womb from conception to birth.