What description best matches the function of stereocilia?
A) Stereocilia transmit movement of the tympanic membrane to the inner ear.
B) Bending of the stereocilia produces depolarization or hyperpolarization in hair cells.
C) Stereocilia are tiny calcium carbonate crystals that increase density in endolymph.
D) Stereocilia move up and down when the stapes moves back and forth.
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