The release of neurotransmitter from a vestibular hair cell into the synapse with a sensory neuron would increase

A) when the stereocilia of the hair cell are displaced toward the kinocilium.
B) in response to any mechanical stimulation of the hair cell.
C) when the stereocilia are equally displaced to either side of the kinocilium.
D) when the stereocilia of the hair cell are displaced away from the kinocilium.


A) when the stereocilia of the hair cell are displaced toward the kinocilium.

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