A Snail-Shaped, Fluid-Filled Organ in the Inner Ear Is Called

question 210

Multiple Choice

A snail-shaped, fluid-filled organ in the inner ear is called the:

• A) stirrup.
• B) cochlea.
• C) semicircular canal.
• D) basilar membrane.

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Definitions:

Potassium

A chemical element with the symbol K, atomic number 19, and one of the alkali metals, essential for living organisms.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative electric charge, found in electron shells around an atom's nucleus.

Neutral Atoms

Atoms with an equal number of protons and electrons, resulting in no overall electric charge.

Uranium-235

An isotope of uranium making up about 0.7% of natural uranium, significant for its ability to undergo fission and its use in nuclear reactors and weapons.