Pitch

Stereocilia are linked by tip links (gambar 6-41d)

Stereocilia deflected by endolymph movement resultant tension
on the tip links pulls on mechanically gated ion channels in hair cell
depolarizes or hyperpolarizes vestibular nerve
vestibulocochlear nerve

 Depolarization increases release of neurotransmitter from hair cells

increased rate of firing (frequency of action potentials) in afferent
fibers

Otolith organs
Utricule and Saccule
Provide information about the position of the head relative to gravity
Also detect changes in the rate of linear motion (moving in straight
line)
Hair cells also embedded in a gelatinous layer, but with addition of
otoliths (ear stones) suspended within it making it heavier ang
giving it more inertia than surrounding fluid
Gambar 6-42a