Which of the Following Statements About Electron Microscopes Is True

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about electron microscopes is true?

• A) Electron microscopes focus electron beams to create a magnified image of an object.
• B) Scanning electron microscopes are used to study the details of internal cell structure.
• C) Transmission electron microscopes are mainly used to study cell surfaces.
• D) Specimens must be sectioned to be viewed under a scanning electron microscope.

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Definitions:

Scala Tympani

A fluid-filled spiral passage in the inner ear, part of the cochlea, involved in converting sound vibrations into neural signals.

Basilar Membrane

A key structural element within the cochlea of the inner ear, it plays a critical role in the process of hearing by converting sound vibrations into neural signals.

Spiral Organ

A structure located in the cochlea of the inner ear responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals.

Semicircular Ducts

Fluid-filled passages in the inner ear that are sensitive to rotational movements of the head, aiding in the sense of balance.