Which of the Following Is an Example of Noise

question 112

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of noise?

• A) sending unsolicited sales messages to prospects
• B) adding your contact information at the end of an e-mail message
• C) leaving a message on the answering machine when you cannot reach someone
• D) thinking about the party you attended last night while sitting in a lecture
• E) posting new rules about vacation scheduling on a public bulletin board

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Definitions:

Hair Cells

Specialized auditory receptor neurons found within the inner ear, playing a critical role in the conversion of sound vibrations into electrical signals for the brain to interpret.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by vibrating in response to sound and facilitating auditory processing.

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear, vibrating in response to sound waves and playing a key role in hearing.

Auditory Nerve

The cranial nerve that transmits auditory information from the cochlea of the inner ear directly to the brain.