Multiple choice

Which of the following types of sensory cell is used in auditory and vestibular systems of the human body?

  1. Stria vascularis cell

  2. Neuroepithelial hair cell

  3. Ependymal cell

  4. Perilymph cell

  5. Endolymph cell
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is correct. The neuroepithelial hair cell is used by both the auditory system (in the organ of Corti) and in the vestibular system (in the crista ampullaris and the macula). The stereocilia on these cells are deflected by fluid motion and produce action potentials, which are relayed to specific bipolar neurons.

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