nov17pt3 Flashcards
1
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hair cell is presynaptic to
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auditory nerve (fires AP)
2
Q
three vibrating bones called
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malleus, incus, stapes
3
Q
canals of cochlea
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timpanic, vestibular, cochlear
4
Q
fluids of ducts differ by
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ionic composition
5
Q
vibration of oval window leads to vibration in
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vestibular duct
6
Q
hair cells between these membranes
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basilar and tectorial
7
Q
solution in cochlear duct is called
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endolymph
8
Q
potential of endolymph
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80-120mV
9
Q
hair cells are bathed by
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endolymph
10
Q
endolymph unique due to high
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K+ conc
11
Q
perilymph found in
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vestibular and timpanic duct
12
Q
cilia stick out of
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apical side
13
Q
side that makes connections with auditory nerve
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basolateral
14
Q
only ____ hair cells make synaptic connections with auditory nerves
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inner
15
Q
purpose of outer hair cells
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fine tune sensitivy of inner hair cells
