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 inner ear is the cochlea, which contains the auditory sensory receptors, called hair cells The cochlea is filled with fluid Floating the middle of the fluid is the basilar membrane The hair cells are embedded in a part of the membrane called the organ of Corti When the oval window vibrates a second membrane within the cochlea, the round window, bulges, causing the basilar membrane to b end and stimulates the hair cells to produce AP Basilar Membrane Higher sound frequencies cause maximum ...