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The detection of the position of the head relative to gravity relies on the displacement of calcium carbonate crystals called

A. Otoliths
B. Stereocilia
C. Cupulae
D. Ampullae

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Otoliths (or otoconia) are heavy calcium carbonate crystals in the maculae of the utricle and saccule. Gravity pulls on them, shifting the gelatinous membrane and bending the underlying hair cells.

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  • Otoliths
  • Stereocilia
  • Cupulae
  • Ampullae

Otoliths (or otoconia) are heavy calcium carbonate crystals in the maculae of the utricle and saccule. Gravity pulls on them, shifting the gelatinous membrane and bending the underlying hair cells.

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