Signals from the Neurons of Which Sense Are NOT Sent

question 189

Multiple Choice

Signals from the neurons of which sense are NOT sent to the cortex by the thalamus?

• A) hearing
• B) smell
• C) taste
• D) vision

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Definitions:

Cochlear Duct

A spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear, part of the auditory system, containing the organ of Corti that produces nerve impulses in response to sound vibrations.

Scala Tympani

A fluid-filled spiral passage in the inner ear, part of the cochlea, involved in converting sound vibrations into neural signals.

Basilar Membrane

A key structural element within the cochlea of the inner ear, it plays a critical role in the process of hearing by converting sound vibrations into neural signals.

Spiral Organ

A structure located in the cochlea of the inner ear responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals.