High Frequency Sounds Produce a Peak Response

question 121

Multiple Choice

 High frequency sounds produce a peak response

• A) near the base of the basilar membrane.
• B) near the apex of the basilar membrane.
• C) in the tectorial membrane.
• D) in Reissner's membrane.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A part of the brain that acts as a principal relay station for sensory information, directing it to appropriate areas of the brain for processing.

Physiological Explanation

An interpretation of a phenomenon or behavior by relating it to physiological processes and biological functions.

Cognition

The cognitive process of gaining awareness and comprehension via thinking, experiencing, and sensory perception.

Nucleus Accumbens

A region in the brain involved in the reward circuit, associated with pleasure, reinforcement learning, addiction, and fear.