Sound Intensity Is Encoded By

question 14

Multiple Choice

Sound intensity is encoded by:

• A) the position of an activated hair cell along the basilar membrane of the cochlea.
• B) the firing rate of downstream spiral ganglion neurons.
• C) the position of the termination of a specific spiral ganglion neuron on the hair cell.
• D) a and b
• E) b and c

Explain the genetic basis and prevalence of color vision deficiency.

Describe the process of hearing, from the initial sound wave to the brain's perception.

Understand the concept of absolute pitch and its possible origins.

Explain the role and mechanism of the vestibular system in balance and spatial orientation.

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