Cochlea Is the Name for

question 460

Multiple Choice

Cochlea is the name for

• A)interconnected nerve fibers in the spinal cord.
• B)a fluid-filled tube in the inner ear.
• C)olfactory receptor cells at the top of each nasal cavity.
• D)neural networks located within each temporal lobe.

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Definitions:

Amino Acid

Organic molecules used as the building blocks of proteins, characterized by an amino group, a carboxyl group, and a specific side chain attached to a central carbon atom.

Propionic Acid

A naturally occurring carboxylic acid with chemical formula C3H6O2, used in food preservation.

Alanine

A nonessential amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins.

Amino Group

A functional group consisting of a nitrogen atom attached by single bonds to hydrogen atoms, alkyl groups, or aryl groups.