The Sensation of Loudness or the Volume of a Sound

question 32

Multiple Choice

The sensation of loudness or the volume of a sound is detected by ________.

• A) high volume sounds can travel all the way the apex of the scala vestibule with enough energy remaining to deflect hair cells
• B) faster vibration of the basilar membrane resulting in a higher frequency of hair cell stimulation
• C) greater movement of the basilar membrane resulting in greater deflection of the hair cells
• D) vibration along a greater length of the basilar membrane, stimulating a greater number of hair cells

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