Each Upward Movement of the Causes the Stereocilia of the Inner

question 59

Multiple Choice

Each upward movement of the causes the stereocilia of the inner hair cells to bend, opening gates.

• A)basilar membrane; K+
• B)tectorial membrane; K+
• C)vestibular membrane; K+
• D)basilar membrane; Na+
• E)tectorial membrane; Na+

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Definitions:

Bronfenbrenner

Urie Bronfenbrenner developed the Ecological Systems Theory to explain how the inherent qualities of a child and the characteristics of the external environment which the child finds himself in interact to influence how the child will grow and develop.

Bioecological Model

A theoretical model proposing that an individual's development is influenced by the complex interrelations among various personal and environmental factors.

Mesosystem

A term from Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory referring to the interconnections between the microsystems in a person's life.

Epstein Model

A framework designed by Joyce Epstein that outlines six types of involvement in education: parenting, communicating, volunteering, learning at home, decision-making, and collaborating with the community.