The Amendment to the U

question 100

Multiple Choice

The amendment to the U.S.Constitution that granted the federal government the authority to collect income taxes was the

• A) 8^th.
• B) 16^th.
• C) 26^th.
• D) 28^th.

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Definitions:

Ossicles

A set of three small bones in the middle ear that transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.

Tectorial Membrane

The tectorial membrane is a structure located within the cochlea of the inner ear; it plays a critical role in the auditory system by interacting with hair cells to facilitate hearing.

Basilar Membrane

A narrow, membrane within the cochlea of the inner ear, playing an essential role in sound perception by vibrational frequency analysis.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled structure in the inner ear that is essential for converting sound waves into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain.