When you travel in an elevator,what senses when the elevator is moving?
A) The inner hair cells of the basilar membrane
B) The outer hair cells of the basilar membrane
C) The hair cells of the tectorial membrane
D) The hair cells of the otolithic membrane of the macula utriculi
E) The hair cells of the otolithic membrane of the macula sacculi

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The hair cells of the otolithic membrane of the macula sacculi are responsible for sensing changes in linear acceleration and gravity, which occurs when the elevator moves up or down. The other options listed are not relevant to sensing elevator movement.

When You Travel in an Elevator,what Senses When the Elevator