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Stereocilia — are apical modifications of the cell, which are distinct from microvilli and cilia.Though their name is more similar to cilia, they are actually more closely related to microvilli, and some sources consider them to be a variant of microvilli… … Wikipedia
Stereocilia (inner ear) — This page refers to the stereocilia of the ear. For the stereocilia of the epididymis, see Stereocilia (epididymis) Stereocilia are mechanosensing organelles of hair cells, which respond to fluid motion or fluid pressure changes in numerous types … Wikipedia
Stereocilia (epididymis) — The stereocilia of the epididymis are structures which aid in absorption. They are long cytoplasmic projections but have no motility.Unlike the stereocilia of the ear, those in the epididymis are more like long microvilli that cover the open… … Wikipedia
Stereocilia Vol. 1 — Infobox Album Name = Stereocilia Vol. 1 Type = Compilation album Artist = Credential Recordings Released = June 10, 2006 Recorded = 2005, 2006 Genre = Rock, Christian rock Length = 36:39 Label = Credential Recordings Producer = N/A Reviews = Last … Wikipedia
stereocilium — (= stereocilia (plural) ) Microfilament bundle supported projection, several microns long, from the apical surface of sensory epithelial cells (hair cells) in inner ear: like a microvillus, but larger. It is stiff and may act as a transducer… … Dictionary of molecular biology
стереоцилии — (stereocilia; стерео + анат. cilium ресница, ресничка) см. Слуховые волоски … Большой медицинский словарь
Стереоци́лии — (stereocilia; Стерео + анат. cilium ресница, ресничка) см. Слуховые волоски … Медицинская энциклопедия
ear, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction organ of hearing and equilibrium that detects and analyzes noises by transduction (or the conversion of sound waves into electrochemical impulses) and maintains the sense of balance (equilibrium). The human ear, like … Universalium
Pure tone audiometry — (PTA) is the key hearing test used to identify hearing threshold levels of an individual, enabling determination of the degree, type and configuration of a hearing loss. Thus, providing the basis for diagnosis and management. PTA is a subjective … Wikipedia
senses — Introduction also called sensory reception or sense perception means by which animals (animal) detect and respond to stimuli in their internal and external environments. The senses of animals are most usefully described in terms of the kind … Universalium
