Sound Waves Arriving at a Listener First Strike the

question 33

Multiple Choice

Sound waves arriving at a listener first strike the

• A)tectorial membrane.
• B)tympanic membrane.
• C)hair cell membrane.
• D)basilar membrane.

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time.

Visual Impulses

Visual impulses are electrical signals generated by the retina in response to light, transmitted through the optic nerve to the brain, where they are interpreted as vision.

Eyestrain

Discomfort or strain on the eyes, typically resulting from prolonged computer use, reading without proper light, or any activity that requires intense focus.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina that enable color vision and visual clarity in bright light.