The Cristae Detect Which Modality

question 3

Multiple Choice

The cristae detect which modality?

• A) Sound vibrations
• B) Gravity
• C) Linear acceleration
• D) Angular acceleration

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Definitions:

Sound Waves

Sounds that move through the air or a different substance and become audible upon arriving at the ear of a human or an animal.

Vibration

A mechanical phenomenon whereby oscillations occur about an equilibrium point, commonly observed in objects that produce sound.

Molecules

Groups of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental units of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction.

Auditory Canal

Short tunnel that runs from the pinna to the eardrum.