In the otolith organs, the otoliths are calcium carbonate particles that ____.

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The otoliths in the otolith organs (the utricle and saccule) are responsible for detecting linear acceleration and head tilts by pushing against the hair cells in the organ when they are moved. This movement creates a deflection of the hair cells, which sends signals to the brain about the direction and strength of the movement. The other options listed (B,C, and D) do not accurately describe the function of otoliths in the otolith organs.

In the Otolith Organs, the Otoliths Are Calcium Carbonate Particles