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The cerebellum can influence the activity of the ___ tract.
pyramidal
The cerebellum lies in the ___ cranial fossa.
posterior
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p.4
Cerebellum Structure and Function

The cerebellum can influence the activity of the ___ tract.

pyramidal

p.5
Cerebellum Structure and Function

The cerebellum lies in the ___ cranial fossa.

posterior

p.4
Cerebellum Structure and Function

Some fibers of the vestibular nerves bypass the vestibular nuclei and go straight to the ___.

cerebellum

p.7
Cerebellum Structure and Function

Purkinje cells are the primary integrative neurons of the ___ cortex.

cerebellar

p.1
First Order Neurons in Hearing

The cochlear part of the vestibulocochlear nerve enters the lower level of the pons at the ___ junction.

ponto medullary

p.11
Olfactory Mucosa and Function

The secretion produced by Bowman’s glands is a ___ fluid.

serous

p.8
Cerebellum Structure and Function

The axons of large stellate cells synapse with granular cells to provide ___ feedback.

inhibitory

p.6
Cerebellum Structure and Function

Embedded within the central core of white matter are masses of grey matter known as the ___ nuclei.

cerebellar

p.5
Cerebellum Structure and Function

The midline of the cerebellum is called the ___.

vermis

p.24
Internal Ear Structure

Pillar cells contain a large number of ___ that help transfer stiffness to these cells.

microtubules

p.8
Cerebellum Structure and Function

The cerebellar nuclei embedded in the white matter include the fastigial nucleus, globose nucleus, emboliform nucleus, and ___ nucleus.

dentate

p.11
Nasal Cavity Anatomy

Goblet cells are responsible for producing ___ in the respiratory epithelium.

mucus

p.7
Cerebellum Structure and Function

The middle layer of the cerebellar cortex contains only ___ cells.

Purkinje

p.18
Middle Ear Components

The stapes bone transmits vibrations from the ___ to the perilymph in the inner ear.

tympanic membrane

p.1
Second and Third Order Neurons

Second order neurons are located in the dorsal and ventral ___ nuclei in the tegmentum.

cochlear

p.20
Vestibular Pathway Function

Hair cells have a single cilium called ___, which is probably immotile.

kinocilium

p.7
Cerebellum Structure and Function

The innermost layer of the cerebellar cortex is composed of granular cells and is called the ___ layer.

granular

p.20
Vestibular Pathway Function

The stereocilia of hair cells are rigid structures bound by a plasma membrane with a core composed of ___ microfilaments.

actin

p.1
First Order Neurons in Hearing

Receptors for hearing are ___ and ___ hair cells in the organ of Corti.

inner, outer

p.13
Auditory Pathway Anatomy

The tension of the vocal folds and the ___ between them induce different sounds.

opening

p.15
Middle Ear Components

The middle ear, also known as the ___ cavity, lies between the tympanic membrane and the bony surface of the internal ear.

tympanic

p.2
Second and Third Order Neurons

The axons of third order neurons form the ___ body before crossing to the opposite side.

trapezoid

p.13
Auditory Pathway Anatomy

The ear is the organ of hearing and ___.

equilibrium

p.2
Second and Third Order Neurons

Some fibers of the third order neurons ascend in the lateral lemniscus of the ___ side.

same

p.13
Auditory Pathway Anatomy

The external ear consists of the auricle, external auditory meatus, and the ___ .

ear drum

p.2
Second and Third Order Neurons

Fibers of the lateral lemniscus relay in the ___ geniculate body and the inferior colliculus.

inferior

p.20
Vestibular Pathway Function

Supporting cells have short microvilli that form ___ on either side of the hair cell.

tight junctions

p.7
Cerebellum Structure and Function

Granule cells send their T-shaped axons known as ___ fibers into the molecular layer.

parallel

p.22
Internal Ear Structure

Cells of both layers of squamous epithelium are joined by extensive tight ___ that help preserve ionic gradients.

junctions

p.10
Olfactory Mucosa and Function

The three cell types in the olfactory mucosa include olfactory neurons, supporting cells, and ___ cells.

basal

p.11
Olfactory Mucosa and Function

The olfactory nerve bundles are responsible for the sense of ___.

smell

p.20
Vestibular Pathway Function

The apical surfaces of the sensory cells in the vestibular system are modified to form elongated ___ that resemble hair.

microvilli (stereocilia)

p.19
Internal Ear Structure

The upper compartment of the cochlea, called the ___, is continuous with the perilymph of the vestibule.

scala vestibuli

p.11
Olfactory Mucosa and Function

Loss of smell can be due to traumatic injury of the ___ nerve.

olfactory

p.18
Vestibular Pathway Function

The semicircular canals arise from the posterior aspect of the ___.

vestibule

p.11
Nasal Cavity Anatomy

The paranasal sinuses communicate with the nasal cavity through small ___.

openings

p.19
Vestibular Pathway Function

The maculae of the saccule and utricle are innervated by branches of the ___ nerve.

vestibular

p.16
Middle Ear Components

The function of the ear is to equalize pressure on both sides of the ___ for optimal hearing.

tympanic membrane

p.19
Vestibular Pathway Function

The macula of the saccule lies in its ___, while the macula of the utricle occupies the ___ wall.

floor, lateral

p.20
Vestibular Pathway Function

The covering of the neuroepithelium consists of a thick, gelatinous glycoprotein layer, which is probably secreted by the ___ cells.

supporting

p.6
Cerebellum Structure and Function

The globose nucleus lies medial to the ___ nucleus.

emboliform

p.15
Middle Ear Components

The auditory (Eustachian) tube connects the nasopharynx with the middle ear cavity and opens with each ___ and yawning.

swallow

p.11
Nasal Cavity Anatomy

The nasopharynx is lined with ___ epithelium.

respiratory

p.18
Internal Ear Structure

The cochlea houses the receptor cells for the sense of ___.

hearing

p.26
Tonsils and MALT

The tonsils are located beneath and in contact with the epithelium of the initial portion of the ___ tract.

digestive

p.1
First Order Neurons in Hearing

The axons of bipolar nerve cells in the spiral ganglia form the cochlear part of the ___ nerve.

vestibulocochlear

p.19
Internal Ear Structure

The middle compartment of the cochlea is known as the ___ and contains ___.

scala media, endolymph

p.10
Olfactory Mucosa and Function

The olfactory mucosa is located in the mucus membrane covering the ___ conchae.

superior

p.15
Middle Ear Components

The middle ear communicates anteriorly with the ___ via the auditory tube.

pharynx

p.1
Second and Third Order Neurons

The axons of the cochlear nuclei cross to the opposite side or ascend in the ___ side.

same

p.17
Internal Ear Structure

The membranous labyrinth is filled with ___ characterized by low Na and high K content.

endolymph

p.10
Olfactory Mucosa and Function

The olfactory mucosa consists of olfactory epithelium and a lamina propria of ___.

C.T.

p.5
Cerebellum Structure and Function

The cerebellum consists of ___ parts.

3

p.21
Vestibular Pathway Function

The endolymphatic duct and sac are involved in maintaining ___ and ___.

balance, equilibrium

p.8
Cerebellum Structure and Function

The cerebellum is responsible for ensuring that movement takes place smoothly, in the right ___ and to the right ___.

direction, extent

p.11
Nasal Cavity Anatomy

The first part of the pharynx is the ___.

nasopharynx

p.18
Internal Ear Structure

The modiolus contains spaces with blood vessels and the cell bodies of the acoustic branch of the ___ cranial nerve.

eighth

p.17
Internal Ear Structure

The function of the endolymphatic duct is the absorption of ___ and clearing debris from endolymph.

endolymph

p.6
Cerebellum Structure and Function

The fastigial nucleus is located close to the middle line in the anterior part of the ___ vermis.

superior

p.17
Internal Ear Structure

The vestibular nerve transmits signals from the macula to maintain ___.

equilibrium

p.7
Cerebellum Structure and Function

Purkinje cells receive input from a single ___ fiber.

climbing

p.4
Cerebellum Structure and Function

The vestibulocerebellar connection involves both ___ and ___ fibers.

direct, indirect

p.13
Auditory Pathway Anatomy

Viral inflammation of the larynx can lead to ___ of voice.

loss

p.18
Middle Ear Components

The round window is closed by a membrane known as the ___ tympanic membrane.

secondary

p.3
Vestibular Pathway Function

The vestibular nerve connects to the ___ and ___ in addition to the vestibular nuclei.

cerebellum, direct fibers

p.8
Cerebellum Structure and Function

The cerebellar medulla contains only nerve fibers that are ___ and ___ in nature.

afferent, efferent

p.3
Vestibular Pathway Function

The vestibuloocular connection helps to keep the eyes fixed on a ___ point while the head and body are moving.

stationary

p.18
Vestibular Pathway Function

Each semicircular canal contains a membranous duct filled with ___.

endolymph

p.13
Auditory Pathway Anatomy

The middle ear is an air-filled cavity that transforms sound waves into ___ vibrations.

mechanical

p.2
Second and Third Order Neurons

The axons of third order neurons pass in auditory radiation to the auditory area in the ___ temporal gyrus.

superior

p.17
Internal Ear Structure

The vestibule contains two components of the membranous labyrinth, the ___ and the ___.

utricle, saccule

p.7
Cerebellum Structure and Function

Parallel fibers synapse with the dendrites of ___ cells.

Purkinje

p.22
Internal Ear Structure

The spiral ganglion houses the cell bodies of nerve fibers that contact hair cells in the organ of ___.

Corti

p.25
Auditory Pathway Anatomy

Sound waves travel through the ___ auditory canal and strike the ___, causing it to vibrate.

external, ear drum

p.23
Internal Ear Structure

The organ of Corti consists of supporting cells and two types of ___ cells.

hair

p.24
Internal Ear Structure

Inner phalangeal cells support a single row of ___ cells.

hair

p.21
Vestibular Pathway Function

The endolymphatic duct has a simple squamous epithelial lining that changes to ___ as it nears the endolymphatic sac.

tall columnar epithelium

p.12
Larynx Structure and Function

The primary role of the epiglottis is to prevent ___ or ___ from entering the larynx.

food, fluids

p.17
Internal Ear Structure

The vestibule is laterally separated from the middle ear cavity by a thin bony plate called the ___.

oval window

p.10
Olfactory Mucosa and Function

The proximal process of olfactory neurons forms the olfactory ___.

nerve

p.4
Cerebellum Structure and Function

Fibers from the superior vestibular nucleus pass through the ___ and enter the cerebellum.

Inferior cerebellar peduncle

p.8
Cerebellum Structure and Function

Large stellate cells have dendrites that extend in all layers of the ___.

cortex

p.7
Cerebellum Structure and Function

The axon of each Purkinje cell passes ___ through the granular layer.

downwards

p.16
Middle Ear Components

The bony posterior part of the ear is lined by ___ epithelium.

columnar ciliated

p.19
Internal Ear Structure

The lower perilymphatic space of the cochlea is known as the ___ and terminates at the ___ covering the round window.

scala tympani, secondary

p.16
Middle Ear Components

The anterior cartilaginous part of the ear is lined by ___ respiratory epithelium.

pseudostratified

p.7
Cerebellum Structure and Function

Granular cells are very small, numerous, spherical neurons that occupy the greater part of the ___ layer.

granular

p.17
Internal Ear Structure

The central space of the bony labyrinth is called the ___.

vestibule

p.10
Olfactory Mucosa and Function

The olfactory epithelium is thick, ___ columnar epithelium.

pseudostratified

p.15
Middle Ear Components

The middle ear is lined with simple squamous epithelium and has a thin lamina propria that is strongly adherent to the ___ beneath.

periosteum

p.21
Vestibular Pathway Function

The receptor cells of the cristae are stimulated by ___ head movements.

rotational

p.5
Cerebellum Structure and Function

The paleocerebellum is connected to the ___ ___ and regulates muscle tone.

spinal cord

p.16
Middle Ear Components

A common cause of impaired hearing is a foreign body or ___ in the external canal.

wax

p.2
Vestibular Pathway Function

Receptors for the vestibular pathway are located in the internal ear, including the macula of the utricle, macula of the saccule, and ___ ampullaris.

Cristae

p.20
Vestibular Pathway Function

The receptor areas in the ampullae of the semicircular canals are called ___ ampullares.

cristae

p.25
Auditory Pathway Anatomy

The ___ conduct vibrations across the middle ear from the ear drum to the oval window.

ossicles

p.12
Larynx Structure and Function

The epiglottis is lined by ___ epithelium.

stratified squamous

p.25
Auditory Pathway Anatomy

Fluid vibrations strike hair cells, bending small hairs and stimulating ___ endings.

nerve

p.24
Internal Ear Structure

Border cells support the ___ border of the organ of Corti.

inner

p.23
Internal Ear Structure

Both outer and inner hair cells have ___ and efferent nerve endings.

afferent

p.21
Internal Ear Structure

The basilar membrane serves as the boundary between the scala media and ___ .

scala tympani

p.21
Internal Ear Structure

The vestibular (Reissner's) membrane forms the boundary between the scala vestibuli and the ___ .

scala media

p.23
Internal Ear Structure

Type I hair cells are ___ shaped with central nuclei.

flask

p.9
Nasal Cavity Anatomy

The mucosa has a lamina propria that contains a complex vasculature of ___ to warm inspired air.

capillaries

p.10
Olfactory Mucosa and Function

The olfactory mucosa is responsible for the sense of ___.

smell

p.15
Middle Ear Components

The three small bones in the middle ear are known as the ___, incus, and stapes.

malleus

p.6
Cerebellum Structure and Function

The ___ nucleus lies in the center of each cerebellar hemisphere.

dentate

p.15
Middle Ear Components

The tympanic membrane is connected to the oval window by a series of three small bones that transmit ___ vibrations.

mechanical

p.3
Vestibular Pathway Function

Stimulation of the vestibular nuclei on the right side causes conjugate deviation of the eye to the ___.

left

p.18
Internal Ear Structure

The cochlea makes ___ turns around the bony core known as the modiolus.

two-and-one-half

p.13
Auditory Pathway Anatomy

The internal ear contains the auditory apparatus and the ___ apparatus.

vestibular

p.2
Vestibular Pathway Function

The vestibular nerve brings impulses useful for coordinating reflexes of the eye, neck, and body according to the position and movement of the ___.

head

p.26
Tonsils and MALT

Tonsils belong to the ___ (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissues), but are considered organs because they are ___ encapsulated.

MALT, incompletely

p.10
Olfactory Mucosa and Function

Olfactory neurons are ___ neurons with rounded nuclei lying below the nuclei of supporting cells.

bipolar

p.15
Middle Ear Components

The two small muscles in the middle ear that help regulate sound conduction are the tensor tympani and ___.

stapedius

p.16
Middle Ear Components

Inflammation affecting the middle ear can result in secretions within the middle ear cavity, known as ___ media.

otitis

p.2
Vestibular Pathway Function

The axons of the bipolar cells of the vestibular ganglion form the vestibular nerve which passes through the internal auditory canal to reach the ___ junction.

pontomedullary

p.22
Auditory Pathway Anatomy

Nerve fibers from the cochlear nuclei enter the thalamus and then continue to the ___ cortex in the temporal lobe.

auditory

p.25
Internal Ear Structure

Movements of the oval window initiate vibrations in fluid that fills the ___.

cochlea

p.22
Internal Ear Structure

The stria vascularis is an unusual vascularized epithelium that will be in an ___ position.

outer

p.21
Internal Ear Structure

The cochlea is divided into three spaces: the scala vestibuli, scala media, and ___ .

scala tympani

p.25
Auditory Pathway Anatomy

Nerve endings send electrical impulses to the brain on the cochlear portion of the ___ nerve.

vestibulo cochlear

p.26
Tonsils and MALT

Each tonsil has ___ epithelial invaginations that form crypts.

10-20

p.9
Nasal Cavity Anatomy

The vestibule is the anterior ___ portion of the nasal cavity.

dilated

p.9
Nasal Cavity Anatomy

The vestibule is lined with skin continuous with that of the ___.

exterior

p.14
External Ear

The canal of the external auditory meatus is lined with ___ epithelium continuous with the skin.

stratified squamous

p.9
Nasal Cavity Anatomy

The three bony shelflike projections in the nasal cavity are known as superior, middle, and inferior ___.

conchae

p.14
External Ear

The outer surface of the tympanic membrane is covered with ___, while its inner surface is covered with simple squamous or cuboidal epithelium.

epidermis

p.9
Nasal Cavity Anatomy

Allergic reactions can cause the reduction of ___ in the nasal cavity.

airflow

p.1
Second and Third Order Neurons

Second order neurons relay in many stations before reaching the ___ area.

auditory

p.22
Internal Ear Structure

The layers of squamous epithelium are derived from the scala media and the lining of the ___ vestibuli.

scala

p.6
Cerebellum Structure and Function

The ___ nucleus lies on the medial side of the dentate nucleus.

emboliform

p.5
Cerebellum Structure and Function

The archicerebellum is concerned with the maintenance of ___ ___.

body equilibrium

p.3
Vestibular Pathway Function

The lateral and ventral vestibulospinal tracts function to increase the tone in extensor muscles of the leg to support the body against ___.

gravity

p.23
Internal Ear Structure

The organ of Corti rests on a thick layer called the ___ membrane.

basilar

p.24
Internal Ear Structure

The outer and inner pillar cells create a canal that allows ___ to flow through.

endolymph

p.21
Vestibular Pathway Function

Overstimulation of the semicircular canals can produce ___ and ___.

nausea, dizziness

p.22
Auditory Pathway Anatomy

Axons from the neurons in the spiral ganglion continue to the brain stem as the ___ nerve.

cochlear

p.3
Vestibular Pathway Function

The vestibuloreticular connection stimulates the ___ center, which can lead to motion sickness.

vomiting

p.20
Vestibular Pathway Function

The glycoprotein layer in the cristae is thicker and has a supporting structure called a ___, which is not covered with otoliths.

cupula

p.26
Tonsils and MALT

The two palatine tonsils are located in the ___ walls of the oral part of the pharynx.

lateral

p.12
Larynx Structure and Function

The upper (lingual) surface of the epiglottis has ___ epithelium compared to the lower (laryngeal) surface.

thicker

p.6
Cerebellum Structure and Function

Climbing fibers that synapse with the dendrites of Purkinje cells originate from the ___ olivary nucleus.

inferior

p.24
Internal Ear Structure

Cells of Hensen define the ___ border of the organ of Corti.

outer

p.26
Tonsils and MALT

The lumens of crypts in the tonsils contain desquamated epithelial cells, live and dead lymphocytes, and ___.

bacteria

p.26
Tonsils and MALT

The capsule of the tonsil acts as a barrier against spreading ___ infections.

tonsillar

p.25
First Order Neurons in Hearing

Exposure to noise can cause loss of hearing due to damage to sensory elements in the organ of ___.

Corti

p.14
External Ear

The wall of the external auditory meatus is supported by elastic cartilage in its outer third, while the inner part is supported by ___ bone.

temporal

p.9
Nasal Cavity Anatomy

The roof of the nasal cavities and the superior conchae are covered with ___ epithelium.

olfactory

p.23
Internal Ear Structure

The organ of Corti is the neuroreceptor for ___ present in the cochlear duct.

hearing

p.16
Middle Ear Components

Conductive deafness is caused by disorders that interfere with the conduction of sound through the ___ and ___ ear.

outer, middle

p.19
Internal Ear Structure

Type I hair cells are ___ shaped, whereas Type II hair cells are ___ shaped.

flask, cylindrical

p.20
Vestibular Pathway Function

The crystals composed mainly of calcium carbonate found in the vestibular system are called ___ or ___ .

otoliths, otoconia

p.3
Vestibular Pathway Function

The vestibulobulbar connection increases the tone in extensor muscles of the neck to support the head against ___.

gravity

p.5
Cerebellum Structure and Function

The neocerebellum is responsible for the coordination of ___ movements.

voluntary

p.11
Nasal Cavity Anatomy

The lamina propria of the nasopharynx contains mucous glands and the ___ tonsil.

pharyngeal

p.5
Cerebellum Structure and Function

The cerebellum has a tree-like appearance due to the presence of many folds called ___.

folia

p.24
Internal Ear Structure

Outer phalangeal cells form ___ to ___ rows of hair cells.

3, 5

p.23
Internal Ear Structure

In contrast to vestibular receptors, the organ of Corti has no ___ present.

kinocilium

p.6
Cerebellum Structure and Function

The outermost layer of the cerebellar cortex contains two types of inhibitory interneurons: ___ and basket cells.

stellate

p.26
Tonsils and MALT

Palatine tonsils are lined with a non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium that becomes densely infiltrated by ___.

lymphocytes

p.9
Nasal Cavity Anatomy

The nasal cavity is the beginning of the ___ system.

respiratory

p.12
Larynx Structure and Function

The larynx connects the pharynx with the ___.

trachea

p.12
Larynx Structure and Function

The larger cartilages of the larynx include the thyroid, cricoid, and most of the ___.

arytenoids

p.9
Nasal Cavity Anatomy

The epithelium in the vestibule undergoes transformation to ___ epithelium.

pseudostratified columnar ciliated

p.12
Larynx Structure and Function

The lower pair of vocal cords is known as the 'true vocal cords' and is covered with ___ stratified squamous epithelium.

non-keratinized

p.9
Nasal Cavity Anatomy

The mucosa is rich in ___ secreted from plasma cells.

IgA

p.8
Cerebellum Structure and Function

The cerebellar cortex is important for the ___ of movements.

learning

p.13
Auditory Pathway Anatomy

Specific nerve impulses generated in the internal ear pass through the ___ nerve to the central nervous system.

acoustic

p.12
Larynx Structure and Function

The epiglottis is a flexible flap-like structure forming the uppermost part of the ___.

larynx

p.17
Internal Ear Structure

The walls of the utricle and saccule contain specialized areas of sensory receptor cells known as ___.

macula

p.10
Olfactory Mucosa and Function

The apical pole of olfactory neurons has elevated areas called ___.

knobs

p.18
Internal Ear Structure

The cochlea communicates with the vestibule at the ___ window.

oval

p.21
Internal Ear Structure

The cochlear duct is highly specialized as a ___ receptor.

sound

p.16
Internal Ear Structure

The internal ear is composed of two labyrinths: the bony labyrinth and the ___ labyrinth.

membranous

p.22
Internal Ear Structure

The spiral ganglion will always be in the ___ wall of the cochlea.

inner

p.12
Larynx Structure and Function

The main support for the epiglottis is a plate of ___ cartilage.

elastic

p.25
First Order Neurons in Hearing

Sensory-neural deafness is caused by damage to the sensory receptors of the inner ear, specifically the hair cells and the ___ nerve.

auditory

p.25
First Order Neurons in Hearing

Children may be born with sensory-neural deafness due to intrauterine infection or poor ___ supply near birth.

oxygen

p.12
Larynx Structure and Function

The smaller cartilages, such as the epiglottis and cuneiform, are classified as ___ cartilages.

elastic

p.14
External Ear

Ceruminous glands produce ___, a brownish, semisolid mixture of fats and waxes.

cerumen

p.14
External Ear

The tympanic membrane separates the external ear from the ___ ear.

middle

p.8
Cerebellum Structure and Function

Through its vestibular and spinal connections, the cerebellum is responsible for maintaining the ___ of the body.

equilibrium

p.13
Auditory Pathway Anatomy

The vestibular organ in the internal ear maintains ___.

equilibrium

p.16
Middle Ear Components

Otosclerosis is an inherited disease where the ___ fuse together, preventing conduction of sound.

ossicles

p.5
Cerebellum Structure and Function

Most of the grey matter of the cerebellum is arranged as a thin layer covering the central core of ___ matter.

white

p.10
Olfactory Mucosa and Function

Supporting cells in the olfactory mucosa have free surfaces with ___ embedded in a fluid layer.

microvilli

p.16
Internal Ear Structure

The bony labyrinth is filled with ___, which is similar in ionic composition to extracellular fluids.

perilymph

p.22
Auditory Pathway Anatomy

The orientation of the stria vascularis and spiral ganglion is important for the sense of ___.

hearing

p.23
Internal Ear Structure

The cell bodies of the bipolar afferent neurons of the organ of Corti are located in the ___ ganglion.

spiral

p.23
Internal Ear Structure

Type I hair cells are supported by ___ phalangeal cells.

inner

p.26
Tonsils and MALT

Mucous glands are present in the connective tissue and their ducts usually open on the surface, not on the ___ of crypts.

base

p.12
Larynx Structure and Function

The upper pair of vocal cords is known as the 'false vocal cords' and is covered with ___ epithelium.

respiratory

p.6
Cerebellum Structure and Function

The white matter of the cerebellum consists of afferent fibers, projection fibers, association fibers, commissural fibers, and fibers from the cerebellar nuclei to centers ___ the cerebellum.

outside

p.23
Internal Ear Structure

There is a single row of ___ hair cells in the organ of Corti.

inner

p.26
Tonsils and MALT

Depending on their location, tonsils in the mouth and pharynx are called ___, pharyngeal, or ___ tonsils.

palatine, lingual

p.6
Cerebellum Structure and Function

The three thick bundles that allow fibers to enter or leave the cerebellum are called the cerebellar ___.

peduncles

p.24
Internal Ear Structure

The apical portions of phalangeal cells are ___-shaped to support the outer hair cells.

cup

p.23
Internal Ear Structure

The tips of the stereocilia of the outer hair cells are embedded in the ___ membrane.

tectorial

p.10
Olfactory Mucosa and Function

Basal cells in the olfactory mucosa act as ___ cells for the other two types of cells.

stem

p.14
External Ear

The auricle, also known as the ear pinna, is composed of ___ cartilage covered by tightly adherent skin.

elastic fibro

p.24
Internal Ear Structure

Cells of Claudius form the ___ edge of the organ of Corti.

outer

p.14
External Ear

The external auditory meatus is a flattened canal extending from the surface into the ___ bone.

temporal

p.12
Larynx Structure and Function

The vocal cords are pairs of folds that extend in the lumen of the ___.

larynx

p.9
Nasal Cavity Anatomy

The mucosa contains seromucous glands to moisten the air and trap ___ particles.

foreign

p.9
Nasal Cavity Anatomy

Nasal polyps can occur due to prolonged chronic ___ or inflammation.

allergy

p.5
Cerebellum Structure and Function

This thin layer of grey matter in the cerebellum is known as the ___ cortex.

cerebellar

p.21
Internal Ear Structure

The cochlear duct ends at the ___ of the cochlea.

apex

p.16
Internal Ear Structure

The bony labyrinth includes the semicircular canals, vestibule, and ___.

cochlea

p.14
External Ear

The lobule of the ear is made up of ___ connective tissue covered by skin.

adipose

p.25
First Order Neurons in Hearing

Cochlear implants can restore ___.

hearing

p.9
Nasal Cavity Anatomy

Inside the skull, the nasal cavity consists of two cavernous chambers separated by the ___ septum.

nasal

p.14
External Ear

The tympanic membrane transmits sound waves to the ___ of the middle ear.

ossicles

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