Part 10 · Neurophysiology I — Sensory Systems and Special Senses
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| Organ | Stimulus | Transduction |
|---|---|---|
| Semicircular canals (horizontal, anterior, posterior) | angular acceleration | endolymph inertia deflects cupula; coplanar pairs (L/R horizontal, LA/RP, RA/LP) |
| Utricle (horizontal macula) | linear horizontal acceleration, head tilt | otoconia (CaCO₃) on gel; striola reverses polarity |
| Saccule (vertical macula) | vertical linear acceleration | also sound‑sensitive (VEMP testing) |
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