Select one or more: O A. Otoliths in the saccule continue to move V B. Otoliths in the utricle continue to move V C. Otoliths are displaced into the semicircular canals V D. Stereocilia in the ampulae depolarize O E. Stereocilia in the cochlear duct repolarize OF. Kinocilia stop moving G. Otolithic membrane moves against gravity V H. Endolymph pushes stereocilia in the opposite direction

Select one or more: O A. Otoliths in the saccule continue to move V B. Otoliths in the utricle continue to move V C. Otoliths are displaced into the semicircular canals V D. Stereocilia in the ampulae depolarize O E. Stereocilia in the cochlear duct repolarize OF. Kinocilia stop moving G. Otolithic membrane moves against gravity V H. Endolymph pushes stereocilia in the opposite direction

Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305634350

Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

Publisher:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

ChapterCom: Comprehensive Medical Terminology Review

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