Asked by Jennifer Harvey on May 06, 2024
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What are the three areas of the inner ear?
A) semicircular canals, vestibule, and cochlea
B) semicircular canals, vestibule, and organ of Corti
C) malleus, vestibule, and cochlea
D) malleus, incus, and stapes
E) malleus, incus, and vestibule
Semicircular Canals
Structures in the inner ear involved in maintaining balance and sensing head rotation.
Cochlea
Spiral-shaped structure of the vertebrate inner ear containing the sensory receptors for hearing.
Inner Ear
Portion of the ear consisting of a vestibule, semicircular canals, and the cochlea where equilibrium is maintained and sound is transmitted.
- Become versed in the anatomical details and placement of sensory receptors that play roles in the senses of smell, tactile feedback, taste, auditory signals, and visual inputs.
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YR
Yakira RaniceMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The three areas of the inner ear are the semicircular canals, vestibule, and cochlea. Choice B is incorrect because the organ of Corti is not one of the three areas of the inner ear. Choices C, D, and E are also incorrect because they do not include all three areas of the inner ear.
Learning Objectives
- Become versed in the anatomical details and placement of sensory receptors that play roles in the senses of smell, tactile feedback, taste, auditory signals, and visual inputs.