Which of the Following Correctly Describes the Meridian in Your

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes the meridian in your local sky?

• A)a half-circle extending from your horizon due east,through your zenith,to your horizon due west
• B)a half-circle extending from your horizon due east,through the north celestial pole,to your horizon due west
• C)a half-circle extending from your horizon due north,through your zenith,to your horizon due south
• D)the point directly over your head

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Definitions:

Membranous Labyrinth

A complex system of fluid-filled tubes and sacs found within the inner ear, crucial for balance and hearing.

Semicircular Canals

The passages in the vertebrate inner ear containing structures that control the sense of equilibrium (balance).

Endolymph

The fluid of the membranous labyrinth and cochlear duct of the ear.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or proteins in organisms that detect and respond to external stimuli, transmitting sensory information to the nervous system.