Which of the following descriptions best matches the term otoliths?
A) move up and down when the stapes moves back and forth
B) transmit movement of the tympanic membrane to the inner ear
C) bending these produces receptor potential in hair cells
D) tiny weights necessary for the static sense of equilibrium
E) seal the oval window
D
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Vasopressin quickly increases the reabsorption of water by the collecting duct. This happens because
A) The cell transcribes and translates more aquaporins to be inserted in the membrane. B) Preformed aquaporins are translocated to the membrane. C) Phosphorylation of existing aquaporins increase their permeability. D) All of the above are possible.
Mastication
A. increases the surface area of food particles. B. decreases the surface area of food particles. C. decreases the efficiency of digestion. D. occurs in both the mouth and stomach. E. is never under voluntary control.
The sense of smell detects ____ stimuli
a. olfactory b. alimentary c. gustatory d. sublingual
Gesturing "no" with the head does not depends on which of the following?
A) atlas B) axis C) vertebra prominens D) transverse ligament E) odontoid process