Regarding Hearing, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 47

Multiple Choice

Regarding hearing, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Hearing collects information from all around the body, while vision is limited to stimuli in front of the eyes.
• B) Sound waves travel as a series of invisible waves of compression and rarefaction.
• C) Sound can travel in fluids or solids.
• D) The frequency is the physical "height" of a sound wave and tells how much energy it contains.

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Definitions:

Reproductive Cycle

The sequence of phases or stages that an organism goes through to produce offspring, beginning from one point in the production of gametes to the same point in the next generation.

Photoperiod

The length of day or night, which can influence biological rhythms and behaviors in organisms by affecting hormonal changes.

Photoperiod

The period of time each day during which an organism is exposed to daylight, often influencing biological rhythms and behaviors.

Challenge Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that male testosterone levels increase in response to social challenges related to mating and aggression.