Multiple choice

In a human ear the high frequencies are transduced

  1. at the apex of the cochlea

  2. at the base of the cochlea

  3. throughout the cochlea

  4. by the vibrations of the stapes

  5. at the superior temporal gyrus
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The cochlea is the most complex part of the ear. It collects the physical vibrations caused by the sound wave and translates them into electrical information the brain can recognize as distinct sound.

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