The Process of Transducing Air Pressure Waves into Neural Messages

question 93

Multiple Choice

The process of transducing air pressure waves into neural messages that the brain interprets as meaningful sound is known as

• A) sensory interaction.
• B) the vestibular sense.
• C) kinesthesis.
• D) audition.

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