The Neural Signal Sent from the Auditory Nerve to the Brain

question 202

Multiple Choice

The neural signal sent from the auditory nerve to the brain is initiated by neurotransmitter release from the:

• A)eardrum.
• B)hair cells.
• C)ossicles.
• D)semicircular canals.

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