The Crust on the near Side of the Moon Is

question 61

True/False

The crust on the near side of the Moon is on average thinner than the crust on the far side, due to our tidal pull on the Moon.

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Definitions:

Cochleae

The spiral-shaped, auditory portion of the inner ear responsible for transforming sound into nerve impulses that are sent to the brain.

Ampullae

Bulb-shaped structures, often found in the anatomy of various animals, serving functions such as balance in fish or storage in plants.

Proprioceptors

Receptors in muscles, tendons, and joints that respond to changes in movement, tension, and position; enable an animal to perceive the position of its body.

Nociceptors

Pain receptors; free endings of certain sensory neurons whose stimulation is perceived as pain.