Depolarisation in hair cells of organ of coi occurs due to:
Correct Answer: Movement of basilar membrane
Description: Depolarisation in hair cells of organ of coi occurs primarily due to movement of basilar membrane TIP LINK THEORY: When the shoer stereocilia are pushed toward the taller ones, the channel open time is increased. K+, the most abundant cation in endolymph, and Ca2+ enter the channel and induce depolarization. Mainly K+ influx in the hair cells causes depolarisation.
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