Hair cells in the vestibular system fire more action potentials when the hair:
A)is bent in a specific direction.
B)vibrates at a specific frequency.
C)is moved with a specific force.
D)cells remain motionless.

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Hair cells in the vestibular system increase their firing rate when bent in a specific direction, as this bending opens ion channels that lead to depolarization and increased action potentials.

Hair Cells in the Vestibular System Fire More Action Potentials