__________ Membranes Allow Some Molecules to Pass but Not Others

question 38

Multiple Choice

__________ membranes allow some molecules to pass but not others.

• A)Permeable
• B)Inverted monolayer
• C)Selectively permeable
• D)Impermeable

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Definitions:

Inner Ear

The innermost part of the ear, containing the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals, which are essential for hearing and balance.

Cilia

Microscopic, hair-like structures on the surface of cells that move in a wave-like manner to transport substances or facilitate movement.

Conduction Hearing Loss

A less common form of hearing loss, caused by damage to the mechanical system that conducts sound waves to the cochlea.

Middle Ear

The chamber between the eardrum and cochlea containing three tiny bones (malleus, incus, and stapes) that concentrate the vibrations of the eardrum on the cochlea’s oval window.