« previous next »

Author Question: The fact that adjacent regions of the basilar membrane and of the primary auditory cortex appear to ... (Read 50 times)

hbsimmons88

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 526
on: Jun 22, 2018
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.


angrybirds13579

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d. frequencies; tonotopic

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a. open an ion channel.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA was discovered in 1961 in the United Kingdom. It if often referred to as a superbug. MRSA infections cause more deaths in the United States every year than AIDS.

Methicilli ...
Did you know?

Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.

Did you know?

There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.

Did you know?

Barbituric acid, the base material of barbiturates, was first synthesized in 1863 by Adolph von Bayer. His company later went on to synthesize aspirin for the first time, and Bayer aspirin is still a popular brand today.

Did you know?

Blastomycosis is often misdiagnosed, resulting in tragic outcomes. It is caused by a fungus living in moist soil, in wooded areas of the United States and Canada. If inhaled, the fungus can cause mild breathing problems that may worsen and cause serious illness and even death.

The resting membrane potential. The resting membrane potential.
Vertebral regions showing the four spinal curves. Vertebral regions showing the four spinal curves.
The major fissures of the human cerebral cortex. The major fissures of the human cerebral cortex.
The thymus, a primary lymphoid organ where T cells mature. The thymus, a primary lymphoid organ where T cells mature.
Air-Mass Source Regions for North America Air-Mass Source Regions for North America
Primary Active Transport Primary Active Transport
Video: Cavernous Sinus Larynx Middle Ear Orbit: Granulesm Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library