Depolarization of hair cells in the utricle occurs when the
A) head is tilted to the right.
B) head is tilted forward.
C) head is tilted to the left.
D) hair cell bends away from the kinocilium.
E) hair cell bends toward the kinocilium.

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Depolarization of hair cells in the utricle occurs when the hair cell bends toward the kinocilium, as this movement opens ion channels, allowing positive ions to enter the cell and depolarize it.

Depolarization of Hair Cells in the Utricle Occurs When the