One of the Three Small Bones in the Middle Ear

question 57

Multiple Choice

One of the three small bones in the middle ear known as the anvil is called the

• A) malleus.
• B) pinna.
• C) incus.
• D) stapes.

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Definitions:

Phosphorus

A chemical element with symbol P and atomic number 15, essential for life, involved in the formation of DNA and RNA, and a key component of ATP, the energy currency of cells.

Plasma Membrane

The plasma membrane is the lipid bilayer that encloses the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Sodium Chloride

Common table salt, a compound formed from sodium and chlorine atoms, essential for life and used in food seasoning and preservation.

Dissociation

A process in which molecules or ionic compounds split into smaller particles such as atoms, ions, or radicals, often reversibly.