Higher Frequencies of Sound Are Transduced by Hair Cells Closer

question 31

True/False

Higher frequencies of sound are transduced by hair cells closer to the apex of the cochlea.

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Definitions:

Ruffini End Organs

Sensory receptors located in the skin and joints that detect stretch, pressure, and heat, contributing to the sense of body position and motion.

Mechanoreceptors

Specialized sensory receptors responsible for sensing mechanical pressure or distortion, playing a crucial role in touch and sound perception.

Lower Motor Neurons

Neurons located in the spinal cord or brainstem that innervate skeletal muscles, responsible for movement and muscle tone.

Peripheral Nerves

Nerves that are located outside of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting signals between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.