The Activities of the Development Cycle Are Generally Thought to

question 69

Multiple Choice

The activities of the development cycle are generally thought to

• A) be strictly linear
• B) be rigidly ordered
• C) overlap
• D) have optional steps
• E) both A and B are True

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Definitions:

Otoliths

Otoliths are small, calcified particles in the inner ear that play a crucial role in sensing gravity and movement, aiding in balance and spatial orientation.

Semicircular Canals

Three fluid-filled tubes in the inner ear that help maintain balance by sensing rotations of the head.

Perilymph

Perilymph is the fluid that fills the space between the membranous labyrinth and the bony labyrinth of the inner ear, playing a key role in hearing and balance.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision and high acuity vision in well-lit conditions.