Describe the processes by which the basilar membrane codes for pitch

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Tones of different frequencies produce vibrations that are maximal at different points along the basilar membrane. High frequencies produce distortions near the stapes. Low frequency tones appear to be coded by rate of firing.

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a. ?James McKeen Cattell b. ?Edward Bradford Titchener c. ?The Unknown Soldier d. ?Wilhelm Wundt e. ?Thomas Kuhn

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Research exploring the relationship between genetics and eating disorders suggests that ____

a. there is a strong genetic link for eating disorders b. there is a strong genetic link for anorexia and bulimia, but not for other eating disorders c. there is only a weak link between genetics and eating disorders d. although there is strong support for a connection between genetic and biological factors with eating disorders, more research is needed to determine the relationship

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Anomia refers to

A) a difficulty in choosing the right word in a sentence. B) the primary symptom of Broca's, but not Wernicke's, aphasia. C) a difficulty in pronunciation of words in a sentence. D) poor word comprehension. E) an impairment in the spelling of words.

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A change in the brain that stores a memory is called

A) LTP. B) an engram. C) a memorial. D) a stilton. E) synaptic facilitation.

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