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jayhills49

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Low-frequency sounds produce maximal distortion of the basilar membrane
 
  A) near the stapes.
  B) at the apical end of the membrane.
  C) farthest from the stapes.
  D) farthest from the basal end of the membrane.
  E) at the middle of the membrane.

Question 2

The opening and closing of ion channels within the hair cell cilia
 
  A) are a function of the voltage of the cilia membrane.
  B) reflect the action of a second messenger within the cilia.
  C) are controlled by ionotropic membrane receptors.
  D) reflect tension exerted by the tip links on the insertional plaques.
  E) are the result of chloride entry into the hair cell..



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D



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