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Ch.7 BNS T/F
Other Sensory Systems-True or False
Question | Answer |
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The amplitude of a sound wave is its intensity. | True |
After sound waves pass through the auditory canal, they strike the tympanic membrane. | True |
According to the place theory, the basilar membrane resembles the strings of a piano in that each area along the membrane is tuned to a specific frequency. | True |
Amusia refers to impaired detection of frequency changes. | True |
Most cells in the auditory cortex respond best to pure tones | False |
Conductive deafness is primarily a problem with the auditory nerve. | False |
Opiates exert their pain relieving effects by their action in the periphery of the body. | False |
Endorphins are only released when painful stimuli are present. | False |
Taste receptors are continually being replaced. | True |
There are hundreds of different types of olfactory receptors. | True |