If a Scientist Wants to Study Kidney Disease in Humans

question 41

Multiple Choice

If a scientist wants to study kidney disease in humans, why might she use human subjects instead of animal models?

• A) She can perform invasive experiments on humans.
• B) She can carry out planned matings in humans.
• C) Humans have a long generation time.
• D) She can examine renal phenotypes in conjunction with genetic analyses.
• E) She can genetically manipulate her patients.

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Definitions:

Cochlear Nerve

A nerve that transmits sound information from the cochlea in the inner ear to the brain.

Tympanic Membrane

Also known as the eardrum, it is a thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the inner ear, transmitting sound vibrations to the cochlea.

Otosclerosis

A condition characterized by abnormal bone growth in the middle ear, often leading to hearing loss.