Hair Cells — role?
Transduce mechanical stimuli into nerve signals.
Cochlear Duct — structure?
Contains the spiral organ for hearing.
Otoliths — function?
Detect linear acceleration and head position.
Otoliths — function?
Detect linear acceleration and head position.
Maculae — location?
Within utricle and saccule of inner ear.
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.
Answer 9 questions on Inner Ear Function and Sensory Perception.
1. What are otoliths and maculae in the context of the inner ear?
2. Which structure within the cochlear duct is responsible for transducing sound vibrations into neural signals?
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