Increases in Loudness Are Coded By

question 96

Multiple Choice

Increases in loudness are coded by:

• A)the activation of more hair cells.
• B)the activation of more bipolar cells.
• C)an increased rate of firing in bipolar cells.
• D)activation of loudness detectors in the medial geniculate nucleus.

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Definitions:

Crevices

Narrow openings or cracks in a rock or wall, often resulting from the earth's movements or the erosion of materials.

Cortex

The outer layer of the brain involved in numerous high-level functions such as thought, memory, and decision-making.

Neurons

Basic working units of the brain, specialized cells that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Interpreter

A person who translates spoken or sign language into another language.