Inhalation of Biological Contaminants Such as Bacteria, Fungi, and Dust

question 34

Short Answer

Inhalation of biological contaminants such as bacteria, fungi, and dust mites can lead to _________________________.

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Definitions:

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a critical role in the sense of hearing by vibrating in response to sound, helping to translate sound waves into neural signals.

Olfactory Epithelium

The lining of the roof of the nasal cavity, containing a sheet of receptor cells for smell.

Papillae

Rounded bumps above the tongue’s surface that contain the taste buds, the receptors for taste.