Having Defective Proteins in the Cell Membrane Can Cause Disease

question 17

True/False

Having defective proteins in the cell membrane can cause disease.

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Definitions:

Vestibule

An entrance area or space, such as the central cavity of the labyrinth of the ear, which connects to the cochlea and semicircular canals.

Bony Labyrinth

A complex system of channels and cavities within the temporal bone of the skull, important for hearing and balance.

Tectorial Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that contacts the cilia of the auditory hair cells, playing a critical role in the mechanism of hearing.

Spiral Organ

A structure located in the cochlea of the inner ear, critical for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals.