When the Oval Window Vibrates, the Vibration Is Relayed to the Cochlea

question 251

Multiple Choice

When the oval window vibrates, the vibration is relayed to the cochlea. As fluid in the cochlea ripples, the vibration, in turn, is transmitted to the:

• A)basilar membrane.
• B)anvil, hammer, and stirrup.
• C)eardrum.
• D)the hair cells in the auditory nerve.

Calculate the mode for a given set of data.

Calculate the median for a given set of data.

Apply statistical concepts to interpret frequency distribution tables.

Develop skills in summarizing data sets using statistical measures.

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