Tonotopic Organization Is Found In

question 23

Multiple Choice

Tonotopic organization is found in:

• A)the organ of Corti
• B)the basilar membrane
• C)the superior olivary complex
• D)the inferior colliculi
• E)all of the above

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Definitions:

Reflex Hammer

A medical instrument used by practitioners to test deep tendon reflexes, aiding in the assessment of nervous system function.

Golgi Tendon Reflex

A protective reflex mechanism that prevents muscles from contracting excessively by inhibiting the muscle contraction when the tendon is under a high tension.

Painful Stimuli

External or internal factors that cause pain sensation, triggering a response from the nervous system.

Withdrawal Reflex

An automatic response to a painful stimulus that involves the immediate removal of the body part from the source of pain.