The Area of the Ear That Contains the Utricle and Saccule

question 87

Multiple Choice

The area of the ear that contains the utricle and saccule is:

• A) cochlea.
• B) tympanic membrane.
• C) vestibule.
• D) ossicles.

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Definitions:

Circulatory Shock

is a life-threatening medical condition where the circulatory system fails to supply enough blood to the body's organs, leading to organ failure.

Edema

Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues, commonly occurring in the legs, arms, and other parts of the body.

Inflammation

A biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants, characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain.

Basement Membrane

A thin, dense layer of extracellular matrix that separates epithelial or endothelial cells from underlying connective tissue, playing key roles in tissue regeneration, filtration, and cell signaling.