Which Portion of the Ear Transforms Sound Vibrations to Nerve

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which portion of the ear transforms sound vibrations to nerve impulses?

• A) cochlea
• B) tympanic membrane
• C) auditory fluids
• D) semicircular canals

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Definitions:

Transverse Scapular Vein

A vein that drains blood from regions near the scapula and upper shoulder, contributing to venous circulation in that area.

Radial Vein

A vein that accompanies the radial artery and is responsible for draining blood from the lateral aspect of the forearm.

Postcava

Another term for the inferior vena cava, the large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body to the right atrium of the heart.

Precava

Often referred to as the superior vena cava, it is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the heart.