Eardrum Vibrations Are Transmitted to the Cochlea by a Piston

question 8

Multiple Choice

Eardrum vibrations are transmitted to the cochlea by a piston consisting of

• A)protruding hair cells.
• B)the basilar membrane.
• C)the hammer,anvil,and stirrup.
• D)vestibular sacs.

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Definitions:

End-Diastolic Volume

The volume of blood in the ventricle at the end of the filling phase, or diastole, of the heart's cycle.

Venous Return

The flow of blood back to the heart through the veins, critical for maintaining cardiovascular function.

Cardiac Cycle

The cardiac cycle is the sequence of events that occurs during one heartbeat, involving the contraction (systole) and relaxation (diastole) of the atria and ventricles to pump blood throughout the body.

Stroke Volume

The volume of blood pumped from the heart's left ventricle per beat.