When Recording Mechanotransduction in Hair Cells, Which Would Affect the Magnitude

question 55

Multiple Choice

When recording mechanotransduction in hair cells, which would affect the magnitude of the response?

• A) The magnitude of the deflection of the hairs by the glass fiber rod
• B) The speed at which the glass fiber rod deflects the hairs
• C) The salinity of the preparation
• D) The angle at which the glass fiber rod deflects the hairs
• E) Whether the deflection of the hairs was constant or intermittent

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Definitions:

Diminishing Marginal Returns

Describes a point in production where the addition of one more unit of input results in a less than proportional increase in output.

Per-unit Costs

Refer to the average cost for each unit of a product or service that is produced, including all relevant expenses.

Marginal Costs

The additional cost incurred by producing one more unit of a good or service.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of output or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance, remaining constant regardless of business activity levels.