reissner's membrane Synonyms
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reissner's membrane Meaning
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reissner's membrane ()
The thin membrane which separates the canal of the cochlea from the vestibular scala in the internal ear.
reissner's membrane Sentence Examples
- Reissner's membrane forms the roof of the cochlea, separating it from the subarachnoid space.
- The membrane consists of three layers: a basement membrane, a collagenous layer, and a vestibular layer.
- Reissner's membrane contributes to the maintenance of homeostasis within the cochlea.
- Damage to Reissner's membrane can result in hearing loss and other auditory disorders.
- The membrane contains microvilli and vesicles that actively transport molecules.
- Reissner's membrane is named after the German anatomist Ernst Reissner.
- The membrane is impermeable to most substances, protecting the inner ear from pathogens and toxins.
- Reissner's membrane plays a role in the generation of auditory potentials.
- The membrane's elasticity allows it to accommodate changes in pressure within the cochlea.
- Researchers continue to investigate the functions and properties of Reissner's membrane in auditory physiology.
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The thin membrane which separates the canal of the cochlea from the vestibular scala in the internal ear.
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Reissner's membrane forms the roof of the cochlea, separating it from the subarachnoid space.
The membrane consists of three layers: a basement membrane, a collagenous layer, and a vestibular layer.
Reissner's membrane contributes to the maintenance of homeostasis within the cochlea.
Damage to Reissner's membrane can result in hearing loss and other auditory disorders.
