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nautica902

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Which of the following is true of rate coding along the basilar membrane?
 
  A) Rate coding occurs for frequencies greater than 500 Hz.
  B) The basal end of the basilar membrane shows the greatest movement to a frequency of less than 200 Hz.
  C) Lower frequencies are coded by rate of firing that is cued to the movement of the apical end of the basilar membrane.
  D) Cochlear implants can be used to signal frequencies up to 20,000 Hz.
  E) Rate coding is due to volleys of neurons that fire in sequence.

Question 2

The precise tuning of vibration along the basilar membrane reflects
 
  A) lateral inhibition of inner hair cells by outer hair cells.
  B) the loss of outer hair cells due to the aging process.
  C) the contractile capacity of inner hair cells.
  D) the contractile capacity of outer hair cells.
  E) longitudinal tension of the basilar membrane.



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meganlapinski

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D




nautica902

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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