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jake

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Which of the following best describes the organ of Corti?
 
  a. an auditory receptor that transforms vibration of sound waves into neural impulses b. a gelatinous structure in the cochlea that contains the auditory receptors
  c. a sheet of connective tissue separating the outer ear from the middle ear
  d. a shell-shaped organ in the inner ear that contains sensory receptors for hearing
  e. a collection of tiny bones in the middle ear that vibrate in response to vibrations from the eardrum

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Regarding the normal declines in memory functioning that occur during midlife, which of the following statements is FALSE?
 
  a. They often are not noticeable.
  b. They do not typically interfere with social functioning.
  c. They do not typically interfere with occupational functioning.
  d. They may be offset by the increased knowledge and experience gained through aging. e. They seem to appear suddenly.


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janeli1

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

b

Answer to Question 2

e


jake

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Gracias!

matt95

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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