Distinguish between the maculae and cristae ampullaris in terms of their sensory reception

What will be an ideal response


Maculae are sensory receptors for static equilibrium. They monitor the position of the head in space by responding to linear acceleration forces. Cristae ampullaris respond to rotary (angular) movements.

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A. They can be inhibitory for second-messenger production. B. They can be stimulatory for second-messenger production. C. They act as second messengers. D. They can act as transducers for activated receptors by opening or closing ion channels.

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The only area of the renal tubule to have a squamous epithelium is the ________ of the nephron loop.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The process whereby spermatids go through morphological changes and become spermatozoa is called

A) spermatogenesis. B) mitosis. C) diploid division. D) spermiogenesis. E) None of the answers are correct.

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A solution with a pH of 7.0:

a. would have more hydrogen ions than hydroxide ions b. would have fewer hydrogen ions than hydroxide ions c. would have an equal number of hydrogen and hydroxide ions d. would be an acid solution

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