The elevated ridges within the ampullae of the semicircular canals that support the hair cells are known as a
A) concha.
B) cupula.
C) crista ampullaris.
D) macula.
E) papilla.
Answer: C
You might also like to view...
Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. The hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system is a special blood supply that provides a connection between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland. 2. Hypersecretion of growth hormone (GH) that occurs before epiphyseal plates close results in a condition known as acromegaly. 3. The follicle cells of the thyroid gland produce thyroid hormones while the parafollicular cells produce parathyroid hormone (PTH).
Which area of the brain is responsible for controlling motor responses to visual and auditory stimuli?
A) mesencephalon B) hypothalamus C) cerebral cortex D) pons E) cerebellum
What region of the mammalian kidney collects urine after its formation?
a. Renal pelvis b. Renal medulla c. Renal cortex d. Ureter
What type of muscle tissue causes peristalsis?
A. skeletal muscle B. smooth muscle C. cardiac muscle