Which of the Following Is the Correct Order of the Steps

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct order of the steps in the production of an auditory sensation?
1 - The pressure waves distort the basilar membrane on their way to the round window.
2 - Vibration of the basilar membrane causes vibration of hair cells against the tectorial membrane.
3 - Movement of the stapes at the oval window establishes pressure waves in the perilymph of the vestibular duct.
4 - Sound waves arrive at the tympanic membrane.
5 - Information concerning the frequency and intensity of stimulation is relayed to the CNS.
6 - Movement of the tympanic membrane causes displacement of the auditory ossicles.

• A) 6-4-3-1-5-2
• B) 4-6-3-1-2-5
• C) 1-4-6-3-2-5
• D) 3-4-6-1-5-2
• E) 4-3-6-2-1-5

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Closed-ended Research

Research methodology that uses predefined responses to questions, allowing for easy quantification of data.

Closed-ended Research

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Explanation

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