Chen, the 18-year-old who became U.S. champion with a score 40 points higher than the rest of the competition, was a no-doubt choice. With a five-quad program that is pushing the sport to literal new heights, Chen is the best American hope for a singles figure skating medal. âItâs been a dream of mine to be selected on the U.S. Olympic team as long as I can remember,â Chen said. âThe Olympics have really motivated me, ever since I started skating as a little kid.â [Nathan Chen secures first at U.S. nationals. Chaos reigns in his wake.]
Cortical neurons are the cells of the brain's largest region, the two hemispheres of the cerebral cortex. Most of the complex activity of the brain enabling thought, perception, and voluntary movement is connected to the activity of these neurons.
The organ of Corti is located in the cochlea of the inner ear between the vestibular duct and the tympanic duct and is composed of mechanosensory cells, known as hair cells.he function of the organ of Corti is to transduce auditory signals and maximize the hair cellsâ extraction of sound energy. It is the auricle and middle ear that act as mechanical transformers and amplifiers so that the sound waves end up with amplitudes 22 times greater than when they entered the ear.