The nervous system determines the pitch of a tone by
A) the region of the basilar membrane that is vibrating most vigorously.
B) the peak amplitude of basilar membrane displacement.
C) sites along the basilar membrane where vibrations are longest.
D) the frequency of oval window vibration.
Answer: A
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reproductive isolation.
a. behavioral b. ecological c. gametic d. mechanical e. temporal
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a. a single circular chromosome; many linear chromosomes. b. several circular chromosomes; many linear chromosomes. c. one linear chromosome; many circular chromosomes. d. two circular chromosomes; numerous circular chromosomes depending on the species. e. numerous circular chromosomes depending on the species; many linear chromosomes.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.