Sounds Cause Immediate Damage to the Auditory System When Their

question 67

Multiple Choice

Sounds cause immediate damage to the auditory system when their amplitude exceeds:

• A)70 dB.
• B)140 dB.
• C)70 Hz.
• D)140 Hz.

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Definitions:

Signal Transduction

The process by which a cell converts one kind of signal or stimulus into another, involving a series of molecular changes leading to a cellular response.

Ras Proteins

A family of proteins involved in transmitting signals within cells, playing key roles in cell growth and development.

Unregulated Cell Division

Abnormal cell growth that can lead to tumors and cancer, characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of cells.

First Messenger

A signaling molecule that binds to a receptor on the surface of a cell, triggering a sequence of events within the cell.