Inner Hair Cells Hyperpolarize and Depolarize as a Result of the Activity

question 44

Multiple Choice

Inner hair cells hyperpolarize and depolarize as a result of the activity of their _________ channels.

• A) voltage-dependent sodium
• B) transmitter-gated potassium
• C) mechanically gated potassium
• D) mechanically gated calcium

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Definitions:

Nasal Conchae

Curved bony projections in the nasal cavity that help to humidify, warm, and filter air as it is inhaled.

Paranasal Sinuses

Air-filled spaces within the bones of the skull and face, connected to the nasal cavity and involved in the production of mucus and voice resonance.

Paranasal Sinuses

Air-filled spaces in the bones of the skull that are connected to the nasal cavity.

Nasopharynx

The nasopharynx is the upper part of the pharynx, connecting the nasal cavity above to the mouth and larynx below.