Ontological Questions Address the Nature of What We Study and What

question 49

True/False

Ontological questions address the nature of what we study and what it is that language actually refers to.

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Definitions:

Nociceptors

Sensory receptors that detect harmful stimuli, sending pain signals to the brain in response to potentially damaging or dangerous conditions.

Pitch

The perceived frequency of a sound, determining how high or low it sounds.

Auditory Canal

The tube that runs from the outer ear to the middle ear, transmitting sound waves to the eardrum.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity located within the inner ear, instrumental in converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses for auditory perception.