The Varied Diet Available to Arboreal Primates Required Specialized Teeth

question 92

True/False

The varied diet available to arboreal primates required specialized teeth.​

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Definitions:

High pH

A condition or environment that has a pH value greater than 7, indicating it is more alkaline or basic.

Inner Hair Cells

Sensory cells in the cochlea of the ear responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals for the brain to interpret as sound.

Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when there is damage to the inner ear (cochlea) or to the nerve pathways from the inner ear to the brain, often leading to difficulty in hearing sound clearly.

Spiral Organ

A structure located within the cochlea of the inner ear, essential for hearing as it transforms sound waves into electrical signals.