What is the purpose of the hair cells in the inner ear? - to turn vibrations into electrical impulses, which can then travel through the auditory nerve to the brain
- to form a bridge from the eardrum to the membrane at the entrance to the inner ear
- to prevent large particles from entering and damaging the inner ear
- to prevent a buildup of earwax

Critical thinking scenario: sally is providing patient education to an older patient, mrs. campo, who is having difficulty swallowing the large tablets needed for her medical condition. she tells you that two of the tablets have "deep lines" through the tablet and one has a very hard coat. mrs. campo wants to know if there is any way she can make swallowing the medicine easier. what instructions should sally give mrs. campo that will make her swallowing easier?