Mechanoreceptor in the organ of Corti. Stereocilia deflection opens tip-link-coupled K+ channels, depolarises cell, triggers glutamate release. Frequency-tuned tonotopically along basilar membrane.
Mechanoreceptor in the organ of Corti. Stereocilia deflection opens tip-link-coupled K+ channels, depolarises cell, triggers glutamate release. Frequency-tuned tonotopically along basilar membrane.