Some Combination of Place Theory and Frequency Theory Appears to Be

question 20

Multiple Choice

Some combination of place theory and frequency theory appears to be most necessary in accounting for how we sense

• A) high frequency sound waves.
• B) intermediate frequency sound waves.
• C) low frequency sound waves.
• D) subliminal auditory stimulation.

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Definitions:

Statocysts

Sensory organs found in some aquatic invertebrates, such as crustaceans and mollusks, used to sense gravity and enable balance and orientation.

Lateral Line Organs

A system of sense organs found in aquatic vertebrates, used to detect movement and vibration in the surrounding water.

Stereocilia

Hairlike projections on the surface of certain cells, involved in sensory reception, particularly in the inner ear for hearing.

Basilar Membrane

A crucial structure in the cochlea of the inner ear, responsible for converting sound vibrations into neural signals.