Campbell Biology in Focus; Modified Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
Campbell Biology in Focus; Modified Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
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Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 38.5, Problem 3CC
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The disturbance on hearing, if the stapes become fused to the other middle ear bones or to the oval window.

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Ossicles are the three bones present in the human body. They transmit the sound from the surrounding to the inner ear, the cochlea. The ossicles are the smallest bones present in the body of human and their absence constitute to loss of hearing.

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WHAT IF? If the stapes became fused to the othermiddle ear bones or to the oval window, how would thiscondition affect hearing? Explain.
(Bonus) Deafness and hearing loss are a widespread issue. According to WHO, currently more than 1.5 billion people (nearly 20% of the global population) live with hearing loss. From what you learned about our auditory system, briefly explain what would happen to hearing in each of the following scenarios. (a) the tectorial membrane can't hold its position and is pushing onto the auditory hair cells constantly. (b) the auditory hair cells near the base of the cochlea are damaged and dead. (c) the endolymph potassium concentration is lower than normal. (d) the perilymph potassium concentration is lower than normal.
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