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What type of hair cells in the vestibular system have a kinocilium and work similarly to hair cells in the ear?
What type of hair cells in the vestibular system have a kinocilium and work similarly to hair cells in the ear?
- Type II (outer) hair cells
- Both Type I and Type II hair cells
- Type I (inner) hair cells (correct)
- Neither Type I nor Type II hair cells
What do otoconia work as in the vestibular system?
What do otoconia work as in the vestibular system?
- Balance sensors in the utricle
- Fluid regulators in the chambers
- Neural receptors for head tilts
- Weights on top of the otolithic membrane (correct)
In which plane does tilting of the head occur?
In which plane does tilting of the head occur?
- Sagittal plane (correct)
- Coronal plane
- Transverse plane
- Frontal plane
Where do excitation patterns in the utricle occur due to its non-flat structure?
Where do excitation patterns in the utricle occur due to its non-flat structure?
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Where do signals from two labyrinths first mix with other sensory system signals?
Where do signals from two labyrinths first mix with other sensory system signals?
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