21. The transduction channels associated with stereocilia are thought to lie at the distal ends of the stereocilia . 22. Each hair bundle contains approximately 300 fine projections known as stereocilia , formed by actin cytoskeletal elements. 23. Each hair cell of a macula has 40 to 70 stereocilia and one true cilium called a kinocilium. 24. The bending of the stereocilia towards the basal body of the OHC causes excitation of the hair cell. 25. It is usually associated with polarized actin filaments in membrane ruffles, filopodia, stereocilia and adhesion plaques. 26. The therapy restored stereocilia to normal lengths and eliminated the additional rows of stereocilia in newborn whirler mice. 27. The therapy restored stereocilia to normal lengths and eliminated the additional rows of stereocilia in newborn whirler mice. 28. The stereocilia then convert these vibrations into nerve impulses which are taken up to the brain to be interpreted. 29. Each hair cell of the macula contains 40 to 70 stereocilia and one true cilia, called a kinocilium. 30. Within the bundles the stereocilia are often lined up in several rows of increasing height, similar to a staircase.
