The Auditory Function of the Middle Ear Is to Convert

question 124

Multiple Choice

The auditory function of the middle ear is to convert _______ pressure waves into _______.

• A) air; fluid pressure waves
• B) fluid; air pressure waves
• C) air; nerve impulses
• D) fluid; nerve impulses
• E) air; hair cell movements

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Definitions:

Consolidation

The process of stabilizing a memory trace after its initial acquisition, making it less susceptible to forgetting and interference.

Durable Codes

Codes or systems designed to remain useful and intact over a long period, resisting wear or obsolescence.

Retrograde Amnesia

A condition where an individual loses memories of events that occurred before a specific point in time, often due to injury or disease.

Proactive Interference

The process by which older memories can inhibit the retention and retrieval of newer information.