Define otoliths

question 107

Multiple Choice

Define otoliths.

• A)They are tiny auditory bones that propagate sound waves to the internal ear.
• B)They are small cellular extensions that detect changes in the flow of endolymph.
• C)They are flexible,gelatinous structures that are found in each ampulla of the semicircular ducts.
• D)They are the extensions of hair cells embedded in the ampullary cupula.
• E)They are densely packed calcium carbonate crystals that sit upon the gelatinous otolithic membrane in the maculae.

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