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hbsimmons88

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The fact that adjacent regions of the basilar membrane and of the primary auditory cortex appear to respond best to different sound ________ can be displayed in a ________ map.
 
  a. frequencies; retinotopic
  b. intensities; somatotopic
  c. intensities; tonotopic
  d. frequencies; tonotopic
  e. timbres; tonotopic

Question 2

A tip link connects two cilia. Movement of the cilia in the direction of the tallest cilia will
 
  a. open an ion channel.
  b. reduce the amount of neurotransmitter released.
  c. cause a hyperpolarization.
  d. close an ion channel.
  e. reduce the activity of the cell.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: d. frequencies; tonotopic

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a. open an ion channel.



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