Asked by
Amreen Bhangu
on Dec 14, 2024
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As a stereocilium bends, the tip link pulls ________ gates open.
A) Na+
B) Ca2+
C) Cl−
D) K+
Tip Link
A filamentous protein structure that connects the tip of one stereocilium to the side of an adjacent taller stereocilium in the hair cells of the inner ear, crucial for mechanotransduction.
- Conceit the structure, task, and prominence of the inner ear in contributing to hearing acuity and balance.
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Learning Objectives
- Conceit the structure, task, and prominence of the inner ear in contributing to hearing acuity and balance.