Can Mice Sing New Songs?
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Which of the following is true about mouse songs?

  • Mouse songs are instinctual and unchanging (correct)
  • Mouse songs are only used by pups to communicate with their mothers
  • Mice sing in frequencies that humans can hear
  • Mouse songs are recorded in a mouse-size sound studio

    • What did the team of neurobiologists at Duke University do in their experiment?

  • They recorded the songs of five deaf mice
  • They compared sonograms of mouse songs
  • They designed a mouse-size sound studio
  • They surgically deafened five mice and recorded their songs (correct)

    • Why have few humans heard mice sing?

  • Mice songs are very quiet
  • Mice are shy and do not sing in front of humans
  • Mice only sing when they are alone
  • Mice sing in frequencies that humans cannot hear (correct)

    • What did researchers previously believe about mouse songs?

    <p>Mouse songs are instinctual and unchanging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of mouse songs as adults?

    <p>To communicate with other mice</p> Signup and view all the answers

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