By what means do we perceive the pitch of an intermediate-frequency sound (such as 1000 Hz)?
a. The number of hair cells responding is proportional to the sound frequency.
b. The sound wave excites a particular location on the basilar membrane
c. Each hair cell produces an impulse for each sound wave.
d. Each sound wave excites a group, or volley, of hair cells.
d
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A. They last a longer time than action potentials. B. They are larger than action potentials. C. They produce more movement of sodium than action potentials. D. They do not have absolute refractory periods.
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A) facial deformities. B) seizures. C) mental retardation. D) cerebral palsy.