Which of the Following Structures Converts Pressure Waves in the Endolymph

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following structures converts pressure waves in the endolymph into the nerve impulses associated with the sense of hearing?

• A)spiral organ
• B)round window
• C)macula
• D)tympanic membrane
• E)crista

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Definitions:

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Middle Cerebral Artery

A major artery in the brain that supplies blood to the outer areas of the frontal, temporal, and parietal lobes.

Cerebral Cortex

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Abdominal Aorta

The continuation of the thoracic aorta that runs through the abdomen, supplying blood to the abdominal and pelvic organs and the legs.