What are cupulae in the lateral line system?

Abstract. Stereocilia are actin-based protrusions on auditory and vestibular sensory cells that are required for hearing and balance. They convert physical ... Jan 25, 2016 ... ... stereocilia. While functionally very different, the protein complexes that organize microvilli and stereocilia have striking parallels. Both ... The organ of Corti contains tiny hair cells with stereocilia at the ends. Stereocilia are delicate, hair-like projections that react to cochlea fluid movement. The Boy With The 8 Hour Heart follows the story of Jim Lynskey, the youngest person to be fitted with a mechanical heart pump, and his fight to raise awareness ... Oct 19, 2022 ... GPSM2-GNAI(GDP), in turn, imparts asymmetry to the forming stereocilia to enable sensory function in hair cells. INTRODUCTION. Hair cells (HCs) ... Trouble detecting soft or high-pitched sounds is often the first sign that stereocilia — the delicate hair cells that convert sound waves into electrical ... When your head moves, the endolymph moves the cupula and stimulates the stereocilia. Vertigo is a feeling of dizziness or sudden sensation of spinning when ... Apr 26, 2024 ... Stereocilin is associated with hairlike structures called stereocilia, which project from specialized cells called hair cells in the inner ear. ... stereocilia functional architecture and self-renewal. Rzadzinska AK 1 ,. Schneider ME ,. Davies C ,. Riordan GP ,. Kachar B. Author information. Affiliations. 1 ... Apr 21, 2025 ... Cilia are made of microtubules, while stereocilia and microvilli are made of actin filaments. The shortest is microvilli, intermediate height ...