Eardrum Vibrations Are Transmitted by ________ Made Up of the Hammer,anvil,and

question 72

Multiple Choice

Eardrum vibrations are transmitted by ________ made up of the hammer,anvil,and stirrup.

• A) vestibular sacs
• B) semicircular canals
• C) a cochlea
• D) a piston

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Definitions:

Primary Cilium

Single nonmotile cilium on the cell surface of animal cells, especially those of vertebrates; binds specific molecules and serves as a “cellular antenna” in many signaling pathways.

Cellular Antenna

Structures on the cell surface that allow for the reception of external signals, leading to an internal cellular response, akin to a biological signal receptor.

Microtubule Arrangement

The organization of microtubules within a cell, which plays an important role in cell shape, transport within the cell, and cell division.

Flagellum

A long, whip-like appendage that protrudes from the cell body of certain cells and is used for locomotion or sensory functions.