Why Are We Able to Hear Various Sounds Simultaneously

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why are we able to hear various sounds simultaneously?

• A)The right and left ears pick up sounds with different frequencies.
• B)Different sound waves stimulate different neurons.
• C)The brain can identify sounds at varying volumes at the same time, though not at varying pitches.
• D)Different sound waves activate different auditory hormones.

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