What type of cells support hair cells and anchor them to the basilar membrane?a) Betz cellsb) glial cellsc) Deiter's cellsd) efferent neuronse) afferent neurons
Question
What type of cells support hair cells and anchor them to the basilar membrane?a) Betz cellsb) glial cellsc) Deiter's cellsd) efferent neuronse) afferent neurons
Solution
The type of cells that support hair cells and anchor them to the basilar membrane are Deiter's cells. So, the answer is c) Deiter's cells.
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