List and Briefly Describe the Major Functions of the Skin

question 33

Essay

List and briefly describe the major functions of the skin.

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Definitions:

Cochlea

Snail-shaped structure of the inner ear that is filled with fluid.

Basilar Membrane

A key structure within the cochlea of the inner ear, playing a crucial role in sound vibration analysis and hearing.

Volley Theory

A theory that explains how auditory neurons collectively respond to sound waves, proposing that neurons alternate in firing, enabling the perception of frequencies higher than any single neuron could perceive on its own.

Conduction Hearing Impairment

A type of hearing loss where there is a problem conducting sound waves anywhere along the route through the outer ear, tympanic membrane, or middle ear.