Zoku , or Tribes, Refer to

question 20

Multiple Choice

Zoku , or tribes, refer to

• A) a group of politicians who come from the same region of the country.
• B) Japan's various parliamentary committees within the House of Representatives.
• C) the diverse political factions that exist within Japan's political parties.
• D) a coalition of civil servants and academics who develop policy options.
• E) a group of politicians who work closely with special interests to advance a particular policy agenda.

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Definitions:

Eardrum

A thin membrane that vibrates in response to sound waves, transmitting these vibrations to the inner ear.

Ossicles

A set of three small bones located in the middle ear, involved in transmitting sound waves to the inner ear.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure that is essential for hearing as it converts sound waves into nerve impulses.

Basilar Membranes

A key structural element within the cochlea of the inner ear, it plays a crucial role in the mechanical to neural transduction of sound.