The opening and closing of ion channels within the hair cell cilia __________.

A. are a function of the voltage of the cilia membrane
B. reflect the action of a second messenger within the cilia
C. are controlled by ionotropic membrane receptors
D. reflect tension exerted by the tip links on the insertional plaques


Answer: D

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