Hair cells within the vestibular sacs are activated by
a. movements of the otoconia.
b. distortion of the tympanic membrane.
c. a traveling sine wave.
d. movements of the cupula.
e. movements of the basilar membrane.
Answer: a. movements of the otoconia.
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