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Q.

Which of the following is the correct difference between the organ of Corti and the crista ampullaris? 

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a

The organ of Corti has receptors for static equilibrium whereas the crista ampullaris has receptors for dynamic equilibrium

b

The organ of Corti has tectorial membrane whereas the crista ampullaris has otolithic membrane

c

The organ of Corti has receptors for hearing whereas the crista ampullaris has receptors for equilibrium

d

Hair cells are present in the organ of Corti but not in the crista ampullaris

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The organ of Corti has receptors for hearing whereas the crista ampullaris has receptors for equilibrium. The otolithic membrane is present in the macula (not the crista). The hair cells are present in both.

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