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What is the unit of measurement for intensity in sound?
What is the unit of measurement for intensity in sound?
- Amps
- Hertz (Hz)
- Decibels (dB) (correct)
- Cycles per second
Which part of the ear connects the tympanic membrane (eardrum) to the oval window?
Which part of the ear connects the tympanic membrane (eardrum) to the oval window?
- Pinna
- Stapes
- Incus
- Malleus (correct)
What is the term for the basic frequency of a tone?
What is the term for the basic frequency of a tone?
- Harmonics
- Fundamental (correct)
- Timbre
- Decibels
Which part of the cochlea converts sound into neural activity?
Which part of the cochlea converts sound into neural activity?
What does the basilar membrane do when sound vibrations are present?
What does the basilar membrane do when sound vibrations are present?
Which structure in the cochlea is responsible for determining the characteristic sound quality of an instrument?
Which structure in the cochlea is responsible for determining the characteristic sound quality of an instrument?
What is the function of tip links in the cochlea?
What is the function of tip links in the cochlea?
Where are the outer hair cells (OHCs) located in the cochlea?
Where are the outer hair cells (OHCs) located in the cochlea?
What is the role of OHC efferents in the auditory system?
What is the role of OHC efferents in the auditory system?
How do auditory pathways demonstrate tonotopic organization?
How do auditory pathways demonstrate tonotopic organization?
What is the difference between frequency and pitch?
What is the difference between frequency and pitch?
Which part of the brain mainly activates in response to sound?
Which part of the brain mainly activates in response to sound?
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Intensity unit in sound?
Intensity unit in sound?
Decibels (dB)
Connects eardrum to oval window?
Connects eardrum to oval window?
Malleus
Basic frequency of tone?
Basic frequency of tone?
Fundamental
Cochlea part converts sound to neural activity?
Cochlea part converts sound to neural activity?
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Basilar membrane's movement?
Basilar membrane's movement?
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Determines sound quality?
Determines sound quality?
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Tip links' function?
Tip links' function?
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Location of OHCs?
Location of OHCs?
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Role of OHC efferents?
Role of OHC efferents?
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Tonotopic organization?
Tonotopic organization?
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Frequency vs. Pitch?
Frequency vs. Pitch?
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Brain part activates sound?
Brain part activates sound?
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