Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781260159363
Author: Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
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Chapter 38, Problem 4PL
Otoliths are composed of
a. calcium carbonate.
b. carbon.
c. bone tissue.
d. stereocllia.
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Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Ch. 38 - The sense organs associated with equilibrium are...Ch. 38 - Prob. 2PLCh. 38 - Hair cell receptors associated with dynamic...Ch. 38 - Otoliths are composed of a. calcium carbonate. b....Ch. 38 - Which of the following is not associated with...Ch. 38 - Eye twitching movements characteristic during...Ch. 38 - Otoliths are located within the semicircular ducts...Ch. 38 - Complete the following statements: The organs of...Ch. 38 - Complete the following statements: All of the...Ch. 38 - Complete the following statements: Otoliths are...
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