In the middle ear, the purpose of three tiny bones known as the ossicles is to ____.
a. buffer sound waves before entering the inner ear
b. decode the frequency and amplitude of sounds waves
c. transfer sound energy to the fluid of the inner ear
d. directly stimulate the auditory nerve
Answer: c. transfer sound energy to the fluid of the inner ear
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The intergenerational transmission of attachment patterns can be explained by the concept of _______.
a. imitation b. reinforcement c. homeostasis d. none of the above
Glia cells ____
a. ?form myelin b. ?direct the activity of hormones c. ?provide very little benefit to the brain d. ?can occasionally function as neurotransmitters
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A) only with deliberate training from parents. B) spontaneously, with only limited language exposure. C) at different rates, depending on their native language. D) quickly, but only in its simplest forms; more complicated forms come much later.