Vestibular Hair Cells
Vestibular hair cells are mechanosensory cells located in the inner ear of most vertebrates. They are essential for the maintenance of balance, head and body position, and orientation within our environment. By detecting head motion, they generate one of the five senses of motion. Damage to these cells can lead to severe vestibular disorders such as dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance, which are known collectively as vestibular pathology. Vestibular hair cells can also be used to measure miniscule movements, providing researchers with a way to study the inner workings of the body.
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