In the semicircular canals, the magnitude of angular acceleration is detected by
ID: 180446 • Letter: I
Question
In the semicircular canals, the magnitude of angular acceleration is detected by the______; the direction of angular acceleration is detected by _______
a) direction of bending of stereocilia; amount of bending of stereocilia
b) number of semicircular canals recruited; direction of bending of stereocilia
c) amount of bending of ampulla; which stereocilia cells are bent
d) number of stereocilia recruited; specific area of the basilar membrane that is vibrated
e) amount of depolarization or hyperpolarization of the hair cell; direction of bending of stereocilia
Explanation / Answer
Option A
Magnitude of angular acceleration is detectedby direction of of bending of stereocilia and the direction of angular acceleration is detected by amount of bending of stereocilia