Each upward movement of the basilar causes the stereocilia of the inner hair cells to bend,opening __________ gates. A)K⁺ B)Na+ C)Ca2+ D)Cl- E)Mg2+

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The bending of the stereocilia on the inner hair cells opens mechanically gated potassium (K+) channels, allowing K+ ions to flow into the cells, which is crucial for the process of auditory transduction.

Each Upward Movement of the Basilar Causes the Stereocilia of the Inner