What Might Be the Advantage of Both the Cochlea and Semicircular

question 49

Multiple Choice

What might be the advantage of both the cochlea and semicircular canals being curved?

• A) Hair cell receptor sensitivities are best suited to curved structures.
• B) Curved structures have more surface area than structures of other shapes would within the confines of the inner ear.
• C) Endolymph flow is more dynamic (and the least static) in curved structures.
• D) Curved structures are most susceptible to vibrational disturbances of sound or angular rotation.
• E) Curved structures are the least susceptible to debris and other particulate matter from interfering with their functions.

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