Asked by Ellen Peters on Jul 18, 2024
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How many coiled and fluid-filled ducts are found in each cochlea?
A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four
E) five or more
Cochlea
Coiled, fluid-filled structure in the inner ear that holds the mechanoreceptors involved in hearing.
Ducts
Passages or tubes that carry fluids from one area to another in the body or in other organisms, often relating to glands or excretory systems.
Coiled
Shaped into a series of spirals or concentric rings.
- Characterize the distinct operations of the eye and ear's structures in the execution of sight and auditory functions.
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Lawanda ClinardJul 19, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The cochlea contains three fluid-filled ducts: the scala vestibuli, scala media, and scala tympani.
Learning Objectives
- Characterize the distinct operations of the eye and ear's structures in the execution of sight and auditory functions.