The Eardrum Is __________ the Oval Window, Which Causes Vibrations

question 107

Multiple Choice

The eardrum is __________ the oval window, which causes vibrations in the fluid of the cochlea. This is biologically adaptive because it __________.

• A) 20 times smaller than; protects the eardrum from excess pressure
• B) 20 times larger than; amplifies the physical stimulus
• C) roughly the same size as; transmits the appropriate proximal stimulus to the receptors
• D) similar in shape to; transmits high-amplitude waveforms to the cochlea

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Definitions:

Glucose

serves as a primary source of energy in most organisms, critical for cellular respiration and metabolic processes.

Turn

In a molecular context, a turn refers to a type of secondary structure in proteins where the chain makes a sharp change in direction.

Glycolysis

The metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate, producing ATP and NADH in the process, functioning in the cytoplasm of the cell.

Aerobic Respiration

The metabolic process in which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water; it is the primary method of energy production in animals.