Auditory Processing Refers To

question 9

Multiple Choice

Auditory processing refers to:

• A) The ability of the ear to hear.
• B) The ability of the brain to make sense of what is heard.
• C) The ability of the speaker to hear a sound and immediately imitate it.

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Definitions:

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds and insulates the axons of some neurons, allowing for faster transmission of electrical signals along the nerve cells.

Endoneurium

The delicate connective tissue surrounding each nerve fiber within a peripheral nerve, providing mechanical and physiological support to individual axons.

Functional Unit

The smallest component of a structure or system that is capable of performing all of the system's necessary functions.

Autonomic Nuclei

Clusters of nerve cell bodies in the central nervous system that regulate the autonomic nervous system, controlling involuntary functions.