Your middle ear consists of a series of three bones—the malleus, incus, and stapes—connecting the eardrum to the cochlea. The primary function of your middle ear is to
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Correct. See Key Concept 45.3 Mechanoreceptors Respond to Physical Forces
Incorrect. See Key Concept 45.3 Mechanoreceptors Respond to Physical Forces
Animation 45.1 Quiz
The principal elements of the human ear for converting vibrations into neural activity are found on the _______ of the _______.
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Correct. See Key Concept 45.3 Mechanoreceptors Respond to Physical Forces
Incorrect. See Key Concept 45.3 Mechanoreceptors Respond to Physical Forces
Animation 45.1 Quiz
How does the human ear transduce sound vibrations into action potentials?
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Correct. See Key Concept 45.3 Mechanoreceptors Respond to Physical Forces
Incorrect. See Key Concept 45.3 Mechanoreceptors Respond to Physical Forces
Animation 45.1 Quiz
A person has lost the ability to hear sounds of high frequency, yet has no trouble detecting mid-frequency or low frequency sounds. Which is a possible explanation for this observation?
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Correct. See Key Concept 45.3 Mechanoreceptors Respond to Physical Forces
Incorrect. See Key Concept 45.3 Mechanoreceptors Respond to Physical Forces