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Which of the following is not true of otoliths?
A) They cause the stereocilia to bend, which is the stimulus for sending nerve impulses to the cerebrum.
B) They consist of magnesium chloride.
C) They add weight to the otolithic membrane as the head is tilted, which causes it to sag.
D) They are embedded in the gelatinous portion of the otolithic membrane.
E) All of these are true of otoliths.
On Sep 25, 2024