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What is the pure tone called when creating a complex tone by adding frequencies that are multiples of it?

Fundamental frequency (correct)

Core frequency

Base frequency

Primary frequency

Which part of the basilar membrane will respond to a complex tone composed of 440Hz, 880Hz, and 1320Hz tones?

The three different areas characteristic of each individual component (correct)

Only the area corresponding to 440Hz

The entire membrane equally

Only the area corresponding to 1320Hz

What is the range of human hearing in terms of frequency?

20 - 20,000 Hz (correct)

10 - 10,000 Hz

30 - 15,000 Hz

15 - 25,000 Hz

What does Bekesy's place theory of hearing propose?

The frequency of a sound is the place along the basilar membrane that vibrates the most Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the middle ear in hearing?

To amplify vibrations from the air for transmission through a liquid Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following animals has the ability to hear without the need for an outer or middle ear?

Snake Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the sound quality related to 'nasalness' or 'reedy-ness'?

Timbre Signup and view all the answers

In the context of hearing, what flows into the cell when the tip links in the cilia stretch?

Potassium Signup and view all the answers

What does Bekesy's place theory of hearing propose about the perception of sound?

The frequency of a sound is determined by the place along the basilar membrane that vibrates the most Signup and view all the answers

What supports an infant's ability to recognize the mother's voice, according to the text?

Hearing the mother talk while in the womb Signup and view all the answers