Hair cells in the semicircular canals detect changes in the rate of angular motion of the head, while the same kinds of cells in the utricle and saccule detect changes in the head's rate of linear motion

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


TRUE

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The posterior lobe of the pituitary is also known as the

A) basal ganglion. B) infundibulum. C) adenohypophysis. D) mesencephalon. E) neurohypophysis.

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What happens immediately after an action potential reaches the presynaptic membrane at a chemical synapse?

A) A calcium influx triggers the release of neurotransmitters. B) Neurotransmitters binds to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron. C) Sodium rushes into the postsynaptic neuron. D) Sodium rushes out of the presynaptic neuron.

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During crossbridge cyclin, tension is created by...

What will be an ideal response?

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In the optic ________ the visual fields of the axons are all ipsilateral.

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

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