An Earthworm Detects Sound ____

question 30

Multiple Choice

An earthworm detects sound ____.

• A) through specialized tympanic membranes located near the head
• B) through a thinned region of the exoskeleton that forms a tympanum
• C) through general mechanoreceptors on its skin
• D) by using a specialized organ that measures the frequency of vibration of the surrounding dirt particles
• E) through a series of mechanoreceptors arranged in a lateral line

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Definitions:

Amplifies Sound

The action of increasing the volume or intensity of sound waves, making sounds louder or more audible.

Hearing Aid

An electronic device worn in or behind the ear, designed to amplify sound for individuals with hearing loss.

Receiver Port

A component in medical devices designed to accept and secure another part, such as a tube or sensor, facilitating connection or function.

Pressure Equalization

The process of balancing the pressure of an environment with that of another environment, often referred to in the context of ear pressure equilibrium.