Question

Suppose the stereocilia of one hair cell become permanently bent toward the kinocilium. What will most likely happen as a consequence

Answer 1

Answer:The options are not given, here are the options from another website.

a. A single pitch will be constantly perceived

B. A single pitch will no longer be perceivable

c. A or B depending on the hair cell's location

d. A or B depending on the bending's direction.

The correct option is d.

A or B depending on the bending's direction

Explanation:

This is because stereocilia are normal bent where there is a shearing force that occur when there is a up and down movements of the basilar membrane . When stereocilia bend towards the kinocilium, it make it depolarizes the cell and lead to the afferent activity to rise up and when the stereocilia bend away from the kinocilium , it hyperpolarizes the cell and lead to a reduction in afferent activity.