The Process by Which a Sound Is Transformed into a Neural

question 137

Multiple Choice

The process by which a sound is transformed into a neural signal involves which of the following sequences of transformations?

• A)sound wave, eardrum vibration, pressure wave in the fluid
• B)eardrum vibration, pressure wave in the fluid, sound wave
• C)sound wave, pressure wave in the fluid, eardrum vibration
• D)eardrum vibration, sound wave, pressure wave in the fluid

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Definitions:

Inattentional Blindness

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