Which of the Following Is the Primary Structure That Allows

question 233

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the primary structure that allows one to maintain his or her balance?

• A)cochlea Incorrect: The semicircular canals are the primary structures responsible for balance.
• B)middle ear
• C)semicircular canals
• D)circular canals

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances released by neurons to transmit signals across a synapse to another cell, either exciting or inhibiting their functions.

Presynaptic Terminal

The part of a neuron that releases neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft, initiating a response in another neuron.

Intracellular Mediator

Molecules within cells that transmit signals from a receptor to a target, often leading to a cellular response.

Membrane-bound Receptor Model

A concept describing receptors located on the cell membrane that bind to specific molecules outside the cell, initiating a cellular response.