Auditory Information from External Sources Is First Processed by the __________

question 138

Multiple Choice

Auditory information from external sources is first processed by the __________ and lastly by the __________.

• A) eardrum; auditory nerve
• B) hammer; anvil
• C) auditory nerve; hair cells
• D) eardrum ;auditory cortex

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Definitions:

Olfactory System

The sensory system used for smelling, which includes structures in the nose and the brain associated with the detection and processing of odors.

Taste Buds

Sensory organs located on the tongue, which allow for the perception of taste, including sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami.

Spicy

Characterized by or having a strong, sharp taste or smell that is often the result of certain spices or seasonings.

Square Feet

A unit of area measurement in the imperial system, used mainly in the United States, equal to the area of a square with sides of one foot.