Sounds of Different Frequencies Activate Different Areas of the Basilar

question 226

Multiple Choice

Sounds of different frequencies activate different areas of the basilar membrane,a fact critical for the _____ account of auditory perception.

• A)signal detection
• B)temporal code
• C)threshold
• D)place code

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Definitions:

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.

Receptor

A protein molecule that receives and responds to chemical signals, such as hormones or neurotransmitters, within the body.

Glial Cell

Non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous system that provide support and protection for neurons.

Epithelial Cell

Cells that line the surfaces of the body, including skin, blood vessels, and organs, serving as a barrier and interface with the environment.