Describe the various parts of the cochlear nucleus and the function of each part.

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The auditory tract goes through the cochlear nucleus. The trapezoid body is attached to the cochlear nucleus. This body determines the direction of sound. Also in the cochlear nucleus are the subnuclei, which are sensitive to the onset and offset of tones at particular frequencies. Other cells in the cochlear nucleus perform a lateral inhibition function. These cells sharpen our detection of a particular frequency of incoming sound by inhibiting the response to nearby frequencies, either higher or lower.

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According to the neuropsychology research on imagery,

a. people who can quickly perform visual-imagery tasks show only a small increase in blood flow to the visual cortex. b. people with lesions in the visual cortex typically manage to construct vivid visual images. c. visual imagery and visual perception cannot be identical, because actual perception activates the receptors in the eye. d. surprisingly, both the auditory cortex and the visual cortex are activated when people are instructed to create an auditory image.

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What illnesses are connected with second-hand smoke?

a. respiratory illnesses, asthma, and lung cancer b. asthma, tuberculosis, and bronchitis c. lung cancer, asthma, and emphysema d. sinus infections, osteoporosis, and colon cancer

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Which of the following did Galton believe about individual differences??

a. ?They cannot be the result of evolution nor can they be inherited. b. ?They should be studied only if they involve positive attributes. c. ?If they are important, they should be measured. d. ?Their measurement is detrimental to society and should be avoided at all costs.

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