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What is the primary composition of perilymph in the cochlea?
What is the primary composition of perilymph in the cochlea?
Which statement regarding endolymph in the cochlear duct is correct?
Which statement regarding endolymph in the cochlear duct is correct?
How does the concentration of sodium in intracellular fluid compare to that in endolymph?
How does the concentration of sodium in intracellular fluid compare to that in endolymph?
Which of the following accurately describes a characteristic of endolymph?
Which of the following accurately describes a characteristic of endolymph?
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What distinguishes the ionic composition of endolymph from that of perilymph?
What distinguishes the ionic composition of endolymph from that of perilymph?
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What is similar to plasma in the cochlea?
What is similar to plasma in the cochlea?
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Endolymph has a high concentration of sodium ions (Na+).
Endolymph has a high concentration of sodium ions (Na+).
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What type of fluid is endolymph in terms of its composition?
What type of fluid is endolymph in terms of its composition?
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The fluid found in the vestibular and tympanic duct is called __________.
The fluid found in the vestibular and tympanic duct is called __________.
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Match the following fluids with their characteristics:
Match the following fluids with their characteristics:
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Study Notes
Cochlea Anatomy Overview
- The cochlea contains two types of fluids: perilymph and endolymph.
Perilymph
- Found in the vestibular and tympanic ducts.
- Composition is similar to plasma.
Endolymph
- Located in the cochlear duct.
- Secreted by epithelial cells that line the cochlear duct.
- Has a composition similar to intracellular fluid.
- Exhibits a high concentration of potassium ions ([K+]).
Fluid Composition Comparison
- Endolymph is characterized by high [K+], contrasting with higher sodium ([Na+]) concentrations found in intracellular and extracellular fluids.
Cochlea Anatomy Overview
- The cochlea contains two types of fluids: perilymph and endolymph.
Perilymph
- Found in the vestibular and tympanic ducts.
- Composition is similar to plasma.
Endolymph
- Located in the cochlear duct.
- Secreted by epithelial cells that line the cochlear duct.
- Has a composition similar to intracellular fluid.
- Exhibits a high concentration of potassium ions ([K+]).
Fluid Composition Comparison
- Endolymph is characterized by high [K+], contrasting with higher sodium ([Na+]) concentrations found in intracellular and extracellular fluids.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the anatomy of the cochlea, examining the unique properties and compositions of its fluids, including perilymph and endolymph. Understand the roles these fluids play in hearing and their ionic concentrations. Perfect for students studying human anatomy or physiology.
