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What is the pure tone called when creating a complex tone by adding frequencies that are multiples of it?
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?
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?
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?
What does Bekesy's place theory of hearing propose?
What is the role of the middle ear in hearing?
What is the role of the middle ear in hearing?
Which of the following animals has the ability to hear without the need for an outer or middle ear?
Which of the following animals has the ability to hear without the need for an outer or middle ear?
What is the term used to describe the sound quality related to 'nasalness' or 'reedy-ness'?
What is the term used to describe the sound quality related to 'nasalness' or 'reedy-ness'?
In the context of hearing, what flows into the cell when the tip links in the cilia stretch?
In the context of hearing, what flows into the cell when the tip links in the cilia stretch?
What does Bekesy's place theory of hearing propose about the perception of sound?
What does Bekesy's place theory of hearing propose about the perception of sound?
What supports an infant's ability to recognize the mother's voice, according to the text?
What supports an infant's ability to recognize the mother's voice, according to the text?
