Choose the One Most Appropriate Answer for Each

question 50

Multiple Choice

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
-cochlea

• A)relays action potentials from the ear to the brain
• B)contains the organ of Corti
• C)vibrates upon contact with sound waves
• D)elastic membrane that creates pressure waves in cochlear fluid
• E)consists of tissue containing rods and cones
• F)bone in middle ear
• G)defined by peak height and valley depth of sound waves
• H)helps maintain balance and position; detects acceleration
• I)depends on the number of wave cycles per second
• J)a substance that elicits a response in members of the same species
• K)regulates size of pupil and amount of incoming light

Recognize the role and effect of heuristics, algorithms, and mental sets on problem-solving and decision-making.

Identify and analyze how biases and intuition influence judgments and perceptions.

Understand the cognitive processes involved in thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating.

Analyze how prototypes influence recognition and recall of information.

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Definitions:

Acute Mastoiditis

A bacterial infection affecting the mastoid bone behind the ear, usually a complication of chronic middle ear infections.

Right Ear

The auditory organ located on the right side of the head, responsible for detecting sound.

Impacted Cerumen

A condition where earwax accumulates to a degree that causes blockage or symptoms, often requiring medical intervention to remove.

Left Ear

The left ear refers to the ear located on the left side of the head, responsible for receiving and processing sounds.