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According to the place theory of pitch perception, how do sound waves affect the basilar membrane?
 
  a. High-frequency tones stiffen the membrane; low-frequency tones relax the membrane.
  b. High-frequency tones relax the membrane; low-frequency tones stiffen the membrane.
  c. High-frequency tones produce maximum movement at the base; low-frequency tones produce maximum movement near the apex.
  d. High-frequency tones produce maximum movement near the apex; low-frequency tones produce maximum movement at the base.

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When Genaya drops a plate in the kitchen, her roommate Kayla in the next room quickly turns her head toward the kitchen. What brain structure is responsible for Kayla reflexively turning her head toward the loud noise?
 
  a. primary auditory cortex
  b. secondary auditory cortex
  c. pons
  d. midbrain


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karmakat49

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
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Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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