Which of the Following Statements Correctly Differentiates Between Loud and Soft

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly differentiates between loud and soft sounds?

• A)Loud sounds cause the air around the ears to rise in temperature more rapidly than do soft sounds.
• B)Loud sounds cause the surrounding air to press more forcibly against the ears than do soft sounds.
• C)Loud sounds have lower amplitudes than soft sounds.
• D)Loud sounds have a higher timbre than soft sounds.

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Definitions:

Teres Major

A muscle of the upper arm that assists in rotating and adducting the arm, located near the shoulder.

Intercostal Muscles

Muscles located between the ribs that help in the process of respiration, aiding in the expansion and contraction of the chest cavity.

Mandible

The lower jawbone in vertebrates, forming the lower part of the skull.

Mylohyoid

A muscle that forms the floor of the mouth, elevates the tongue, and depresses the jaw.