endolymph, perilymph, organ of corti, different membranes of the cochlea

organ of corti

the sensory organ responsible for converting sound vibrations into signals for the brain

organ of corti components

• inner hair cells

• outer hair cells

• supporting cells

• tectorial membrane

basilar membrane, scala media

organ of corti is situation on the _______ _____ within the _____ _____

tonotopic organization

organ of corti facilitates the perception of pitch and loudness through ______ _______

basilar, reissner’s, tectorial

membranes of the cochlea

basilar membrane

base of the scala media, supports the organ of corti

reissner’s membrane

roof of the scala media, maintains separation of endolymph and perilymph

tectorial membrane

causes deflection of stereocilia on hair cells

potassium, sodium

endolymph is high in ______ and low in _________

sodium, potassium

perilymph is high in _______ and low in ________

scala media

what does endolymph fill?

scala vestibuli and scala tympani

where is perilymph?