The recognition of auditory patterns is accomplished by
a. cells within the 8th cranial nerve.
b. neural circuits within the superior olivary complex.
c. coincidence detectors within the medial geniculate thalamic nuclei.
d. circuits within the auditory cortex.
e. the inner hair cells.
Answer: d. circuits within the auditory cortex.
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