Cochlear neurons are stimulated by
A. vibrating the oval window.
B. vibrations of the tectorial membrane.
C. bending microvilli or stereocilia on the hair cells.
D. movement of the otoliths in the endolymph.
E. turning the spiral organ.
C
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A. unprotected sexual intercourse with an infected partner B. kissing or contact with items contaminated by the saliva of an infected individual C. across the placenta from an infected mother to her fetus during pregnancy or delivery D. via breast milk during nursing E. transfer of contaminated blood or blood products from one person to another
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A) stretched smooth muscle in a blood vessel constricts reflexively. B) increased blood pressure in a vessel triggers relaxation in that vessel and blood vessel diameter is adjusted by centers in the brain through monitoring blood pressure in areas throughout the body. C) blood vessel diameter is adjusted by centers in the brain through monitoring blood pressure in areas throughout the body. D) stretched smooth muscle in a blood vessel constricts reflexively and blood vessel diameter is adjusted by centers in the brain through monitoring blood pressure in areas throughout the body. E) increased blood pressure in a vessel triggers relaxation in that vessel.
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a. chime b. bolus c. chyle d. fundus