The Ability to Detect the Direction from Which a Sound

question 159

Multiple Choice

The ability to detect the direction from which a sound originates is determined by

• A)lateral excitation occurring between the right and left cochlea.
• B)lateral inhibition that occurs between the right and left cochlea.
• C)the time delay between that sound reaching the right and left cochlea.
• D)mapping of sound location on the cerebral cortex.
• E)differences in sound intensity as it reaches the right and left cochlea.