The Basilar Membrane Transmits Action Potentials to the Middle Ear

question 4

True/False

The basilar membrane transmits action potentials to the middle ear, where they are converted to nerve impulses.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Peduncle

A structure at the base of the brain, consisting of massive bundles of nerve fibers connecting the cerebrum to the brain stem.

Medulla

An inner region of an organ or tissue, especially the medulla oblongata in the brain that controls vital functions, or the central part of the adrenal glands.

Midbrain

A portion of the brainstem involved in vision, hearing, eye movement, and body movement. It is the central part of the brain, responsible for motor movement coordination and auditory and visual processing.

Gray Matter

Collection of nerve cell bodies, their dendritic processes, and associated neuroglial cells within the central nervous system.