Refer to the Figure Below

question 136

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure below. At P = 8 and Q = 4, D1 is ______ elastic than D2, which is shown graphically as D1 being _____ D2.

• A)more; flatter than
• B)more; steeper than
• C)less; flatter than
• D)less; steeper than

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Definitions:

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea that vibrates in response to sound waves, playing a key role in the process of hearing.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening at the base of the stapes bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Nerve Deafness

Hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear or the auditory nerve pathways to the brain, also known as sensorineural hearing loss.

Nociceptors

Sensory receptors that detect harmful stimuli such as extreme temperatures or pressure, sending signals to the brain interpreted as pain.