Cochlea - Membranous part #2

Question 1

What does Reissner’s membrane (vestibular membrane) separate?

Answer 1

• Membranous separation between the scala vestibuli and scala media

Question 2

What does the basilar membrane separate?

Answer 2

• Membranous separation between the scala media ad the scala tympani

Question 3

The basilar membrane forms the base of the ____________________.

Answer 3

• Scala media (cochlear duct)

Question 4

Function of the basilar membrane

Answer 4

• Performs a frequency and intensity analysis of all incoming sounds

Question 5

The scala media is also called the _____________________.

Answer 5

• Cochlear duct

Question 6

The scala vestibuli is also called the __________________.

Answer 6

• Vestibular canal

Question 7

The scala tympany is also called the ______________________.

Answer 7

• Tympanic canal

Question 8

Reissner’s membrane is also called the __________________.

Answer 8

• Vestibular membrane