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What is tonotopy?
What is tonotopy?
- The processing of sounds in the brain based on their duration
- The spatial organization of sounds in the ear canal
- The spatial arrangement of where sounds of different frequencies are processed in the brain (correct)
- The processing of sounds in the brain based on their loudness
Where does tonotopy in the auditory system begin?
Where does tonotopy in the auditory system begin?
- Vestibulocochlear nerve
- Organ of Corti (correct)
- Basilar membrane
- Primary auditory cortex
What are tonotopic maps a particular case of?
What are tonotopic maps a particular case of?
- Classical conditioning
- Habituation
- Topographic organization (correct)
- Neuroplasticity
How do nerves encode frequency tonotopically?
How do nerves encode frequency tonotopically?
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What adds significant amounts of information encoded in the signal strength of each ganglion in the auditory system?
What adds significant amounts of information encoded in the signal strength of each ganglion in the auditory system?
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What is the role of Sonic Hedgehog in establishing tonotopic organization during early development?
What is the role of Sonic Hedgehog in establishing tonotopic organization during early development?
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How does the cochlea encode pitch based on frequency?
How does the cochlea encode pitch based on frequency?
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What contributes to cochlear tonotopy according to research?
What contributes to cochlear tonotopy according to research?
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In humans, how many tonotopic maps have been identified in the primary auditory cortex?
In humans, how many tonotopic maps have been identified in the primary auditory cortex?
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What is vital for the precise and specific organization of tonotopy in mammals?
What is vital for the precise and specific organization of tonotopy in mammals?
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