The Region of the Basilar Membrane near the Base of the Cochlea

question 62

True/False

The region of the basilar membrane near the base of the cochlea vibrates in response to high frequency sound waves.

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Definitions:

Telomeres

Protective cap-like structures at the ends of chromosomes that prevent the loss of genetic information during cell division.

Aging

The process of becoming older, a series of biological changes that occur in living organisms over time.

Spindle Equator

The imaginary plane located at the midpoint between the poles of a cell during mitosis or meiosis where chromosomes line up during metaphase.