Sensory hair cell in the ear, artwork
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Sensory hair cell in the ear, artwork
Sensory hair cell in the ear. Artwork showing a section through part of the cochlea, the inner ears auditory sense organ. The hair-like cells (grey) at upper centre are stereocilia. A crescent-shaped group of stereocilia sits above a single hair cell (blue). Sound waves entering the inner ear displace the endolymph fluid that surrounds the stereocilia, causing them to bend. This triggers a response in the hair cells, which release neurotransmitter chemicals that generate nerve impulses. The nerve impulses travel to the brain along the auditory nerve. This process transmits information about the loudness and pitch of a sound
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© FRANCIS LEROY, BIOCOSMOS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Audio Auditory Aural Cilia Cilium Cochlea Hair Cell Hearing Inner Ear Organ Of Corti Sensory Stereocilia Stereocilium
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This artwork showcases the intricate beauty of a sensory hair cell in the ear. Set against a black background, this print reveals a section through part of the cochlea, which is the inner ear's auditory sense organ. The focal point of this image lies in the upper center where a cluster of grey hair-like cells called stereocilia can be seen. Above them sits a single blue hair cell surrounded by a crescent-shaped group of stereocilia. The significance of these delicate structures becomes apparent when sound waves enter the inner ear. As they do so, they displace the endolymph fluid that envelops the stereocilia, causing them to bend. This bending action triggers an extraordinary response within the hair cells themselves as they release neurotransmitter chemicals responsible for generating nerve impulses. These nerve impulses then embark on an incredible journey along the auditory nerve towards our brain, transmitting vital information about both loudness and pitch of sounds we encounter every day. Through this mesmerizing illustration, Science Photo Library invites us to marvel at nature's remarkable design and understand how our ears transform vibrations into meaningful auditory experiences. It serves as a reminder that even within seemingly ordinary parts of our body lie extraordinary mechanisms waiting to be explored and appreciated for their profound role in shaping our perception and understanding of sound.
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