How Can Humans Perceive Multiple Sounds at Once

question 17

Multiple Choice

How can humans perceive multiple sounds at once?

• A) Each portion of the basilar membrane vibrates at a unique frequency, and multiple regions can be stimulated at the same time.
• B) The more frequencies of sounds that are present, the further the sound travels into the cochlea.
• C) We have two ears, each perceiving a subset of frequencies in the environment.
• D) The fluid in the middle ear can transmit multiple frequencies to the oval window.
• E) Sounds reaching the left or right ear result in different nerve impulses.

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Definitions:

Interoceptors

Sensory receptors located inside the body that provide information about the internal environment, such as pH levels, temperature, and other internal states.

Blood PH

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of blood, normally maintained within a narrow range around a neutral pH of 7.4.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors in the body that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, playing an essential role in the senses of touch and hearing.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, playing a key role in the sense of touch and hearing.