Which of the Following Structures Would Be Impacted by a Bacterial

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following structures would be impacted by a bacterial infection of the inner ear?

• A) semicircular canal, cochlear nerve, malleus, and vestibular nerve
• B) semicircular canal, tympanic membrane, ear lobe, and vestibular nerve
• C) auditory canal, cochlear nerve, malleus, and vestibular nerve
• D) pinna, stapes, vestibule, and cochlear nerve

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Absorptive State

The metabolic phase following a meal when nutrients from the food are absorbed from the intestinal tract into the bloodstream.

Triglycerides

A type of fat (lipid) found in your blood, used by the body for energy, and an indicator of metabolic health.

Glycogenolysis

The biochemical process of breaking down glycogen into glucose, which provides energy to cells.

Glycolysis

A sequence of enzymatic reactions in the cytoplasm that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, producing ATP and NADH as energy sources for the cell.