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SLHS 305 Exam 1 With Complete Solution...

7th cranial nerve Ans: facial nerve 8th cranial nerve Ans: see above diagram^, sensorineural part of inner ear afferent neuron Ans: nerve fibers that carry impulses from the sensory organs (peripheral) toward the brain (central); approximately 31,000 afferent auditory neurons come from each cochlea Ampulla Ans: bulbous region near the anterior end (near the vestibule) of each semicircular canal; houses the crista ampullaris Anotia Ans: complete absence of auricle Anterior Ans: fro...

Name the differences between IHCs and OHCs - Correct Answer1. The stereocilia of OHCs are arranged in a "W" shape, while the stereocilia of the IHCs are arranged in a crescent shape 2. 3 rows of OHCs and only 1 row of IHCs 3. 12,000 OHCs and only 3,500 IHCs Reticular lamina - Correct AnswerUpper surface of the Organ of Corti, which is composed of a tight mosaic of the tops of all the cells List the 5 parts of the peripheral vestibular system - Correct Answer3 semicircular canals (anter...