Chemotaxis Refers to the Ability to

question 29

Multiple Choice

Chemotaxis refers to the ability to

• A)move in response to light.
• B)move in response to a chemical.
• C)not move in response to a chemical.
• D)transport desired molecules into a cell.

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Definitions:

Hair Cells

Sensory cells found in the inner ear that are essential for hearing and balance, responding to mechanical stimuli by converting them into electrical signals.

Organ of Corti

The Organ of Corti is a structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that contains hair cells, which convert sound vibrations into nerve impulses.

Malleus, Incus, Stapes

The three small bones in the middle ear that transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.

Cochlear Duct

A spiral-shaped cavity in the cochlea that plays a critical role in the process of hearing by converting sound vibrations into neural signals.