Hair Cells — role?
Transduce mechanical stimuli into nerve signals.
Otoliths — function?
Detect linear acceleration and head position.
Cochlear Duct — structure?
Contains the spiral organ for hearing.
Maculae — location?
Within utricle and saccule of inner ear.
Otoliths — function?
Detect linear acceleration and head position.
Hair cells — role?
Convert mechanical stimuli into nerve signals.
Otolithic membrane — composition?
Gelatinous layer with embedded otoliths.
Horizontal vs vertical maculae?
Utricle detects horizontal, saccule detects vertical movements.
Stereocilia — function?
Bend to trigger nerve impulses.
Basilar membrane — role?
Vibrates with sound to activate hair cells.
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1. What are otoliths and maculae in the context of the inner ear?
2. What is the primary function of otoliths in the inner ear?
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