According to the Place Theory, the Basilar Membrane Resembles the Strings

question 19

True/False

 According to the place theory, the basilar membrane resembles the strings of a piano in that each area along the membrane is tuned to a specific frequency.

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Definitions:

Brain Stem

The posterior part of the brain, adjoining and structurally continuous with the spinal cord, responsible for basic vital life functions such as breathing and heartbeat.

Midbrain

A central part of the brainstem that plays an important role in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal, and temperature regulation.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, critical for regulating breathing and sleep cycles.

Diencephalon

A region of the brain that includes structures such as the thalamus and hypothalamus, involved in sensory and autonomic functions.