The structure that overlies the organ of Corti and is attached to the tips of the hair cells is the
A) tectorial membrane.
B) perilymph.
C) stapedius.
D) endolymph.
E) basilar membrane.
A) tectorial membrane.
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The process by which a single cell duplicates itself is known as ____
a. cellular respiration b. cellular reproduction c. anaerobic respiration d. aerobic respiration
Sperm cannot fertilize an egg until what has occurred?
A. Their plasma membrane is toughened by cholesterol. B. They undergo acromegaly. C. They lose their midpiece. D. They are in the vagina for 72 hours. E. They undergo capacitation.
The tissue that serves as the body's primary energy reservoir is __________ tissue.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What action do the gluteal (maximus, medius, and minimus) and tensor muscles perform on the femur?
A. abduction B. adduction C. lateral rotation D. flexion