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Christian Guilfucci (STUDENT)
on Oct 31, 2024Verified
An auditory neuron responds __________.
A) most to a preferred pitch, but to most pitches to some degree
B) either to high or to low pitches only
C) to all pitches equally
D) to only a single pitch
Auditory Neuron
a nerve cell that is involved in the process of hearing, transmitting auditory signals from the ear to the brain.
Pitch
Pitch refers to the perceived frequency of a sound, determining how "high" or "low" it sounds.
- Exhibit an understanding of the structure and function of the auditory system, focusing on how the cochlea, ossicles, and auditory neurons contribute to the process of hearing.
- Acquire knowledge about the basics of hearing including the interconnection between frequency and pitch, and the association between amplitude and loudness.
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Learning Objectives
- Exhibit an understanding of the structure and function of the auditory system, focusing on how the cochlea, ossicles, and auditory neurons contribute to the process of hearing.
- Acquire knowledge about the basics of hearing including the interconnection between frequency and pitch, and the association between amplitude and loudness.