Where Are the Basilar Membrane and the Organ of Corti

question 95

Multiple Choice

Where are the basilar membrane and the organ of Corti located?

• A) semicircular canals
• B) cochlea
• C) middle ear
• D) oval window

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Definitions:

Skeletal Muscles

The muscles attached to the skeleton that are responsible for movement and posture, under voluntary control.

Tendons

Fibrous connective tissues that attach muscles to bones, playing a critical role in the movement of skeletal parts.

Transduction

The process by which sensory stimuli are converted into neural impulses to be interpreted by the brain.

Neural Impulses

Neural impulses are the electrical signals that travel along neurons, facilitating communication within the brain and between the brain and the rest of the body.