From Your Understanding of the Anatomy of the Ear, What

question 17

Multiple Choice

From your understanding of the anatomy of the ear, what is the most likely explanation for a dog's ability to hear higher frequencies (pitch) ?

• A) more ear bones for greater amplification
• B) larger outer ears
• C) a thinner and therefore more sensitive tympanic membrane (eardrum)
• D) a wider range to the tectorial membrane and hair cells
• E) a more advanced brain section devoted to hearing

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