How Would an Abnormally Large Oval Window in a Mouse

question 25

Multiple Choice

How would an abnormally large oval window in a mouse affect that animal's hearing?

• A) The mouse could detect noise in a much broader range of frequencies.
• B) Hearing is not affected by the size of the oval window.
• C) The mouse could detect noise at much lower volumes.
• D) Hearing ability would be reduced in comparison with normal mice.

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