An Ommatidium Is Part of A(n)

question 118

Multiple Choice

An ommatidium is part of a(n) :

• A)single-lens eye.
• B)compound eye.
• C)eyecup.
• D)All of these choices are correct.

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Definitions:

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.

Pinnae

The visible part of the ear that protrudes from each side of the head, playing a role in collecting sound vibrations and directing them into the ear canal.