Which statement concerning gravity detection in humans is true?

a. Statoliths are pulled down by gravity, stimulating hair cells of the statocysts.
b. Otoliths are pulled down by gravity onto stereocilia, stimulating nerve impulses.
c. Gravity moves the cupula, causing hair cells of the lateral line organs to bend.
d. Gravity pulls on the hair cells of the basilar membrane, stimulating nerve impulses.
e. Gravity moves perilymph over the hair cells of the tectorial membrane.


b

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