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.December 2014). The organ of Corti, or spiral organ, is the receptor organ for hearing and is located in the mammalian cochlea. Described as a masterpiece of cellular micro-architecture, this highly varied strip of epithelial cells allows for transduction of auditory signals into nerve impulses' action potential.