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How deflection of stereocilia in a cochlear hair cell is converted into a depolarizing or hyperpolarizing receptor potential.

by @openstemUpdated Biology
Sound Pressure WaveBasilar Membrane VibratesStereocilia Bundle DeflectsTip-Link Tension ChangesDeflection Toward Tallest Row?MET Channels Open, K+ EntersMET Channels CloseHair Cell DepolarizesHair Cell HyperpolarizesNeurotransmitter Release IncreasesYesNo

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