ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY LL W/CONNECT ACCESS
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY LL W/CONNECT ACCESS
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ISBN: 9781265521363
Author: McKinley
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 16.5, Problem 30WDYL
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Maculae detect what types of movement and what is the process of detection.

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Macula is the sensory receptors which are found in the utricle and saccule. Macula is made up of hair cells and supporting cells. Hair cells contain long, kinocilium and innumerous microvilli (stereocilia).

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