hair cells
neuroepithelial cells with hairlike processes (kinocilia or stereocilia or both), found in the internal ear. Those in the organ of Corti are called auditory hair cells, are connected to fibers of the cochlear nerve, and control the sense of hearing. Those in the ampullary crest, utricle, and saccule are called auditory hair cells, are connected to fibers of the vestibular nerve, and control the sense of equilibrium.
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2011.