A Loud Sound Can Be Distinguished from a Soft Whisper

question 80

Multiple Choice

A loud sound can be distinguished from a soft whisper due to

• A) more neurons depolarize.
• B) each receptor depolarizes more fully.
• C) the frequency of depolarizing neurons increases.
• D) variations in the signals each sound produces.
• E) more neurons depolarize, each receptor depolarizes more fully, and the frequency of depolarizing neurons increases.

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Definitions:

Occipital Area

The region at the back of the brain which is primarily responsible for visual processing.

Hypothalamus

A small region at the base of the brain crucial for hormone production and regulation, influencing body temperature, hunger, mood, and more.

Motivated Behavior

Actions that are initiated or directed by a desire or need, highlighting the drive toward achieving a specific goal or satisfying a physiological or psychological requirement.

Cerebellum

The cerebellum is a major structure of the brain involved in motor control, coordination, precision, and accurate timing, playing a significant role in fine-tuning movements and balance.