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What are the receptor cells in the ear that transmit force to electrical signals? Hair cells -
Hair cells are the sensory receptors of hearing.
Which is a vibrating membrane? A and B
A. Tympanic membrane
B. Oval window
How are sound waves propagated through the middle ear? As vibrations on solid structures.
In the cochlea, sound intensity and frequency can be discriminated in different ways. Which of
the following is properly matched? Frequency is based on location along the cochlea and
intensity is based on number of cells stimulated.
The receptors for static and dynamic equilibrium are located in the: Semicircular canals and
vestibule
Which of the following is NOT a structure of the vestibular apparatus? Basilar membrane -
The basilar membrane is part of the cochlea.
How are the mechanisms of balance similar to hearing? A, B, and C
A. Movement of fluid against a stationary reference.