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The ossicles (the three tiny bones in the middle ear) are responsible for __________.

converting sound vibrations into neural signals

relaying sound vibrations to the eardrum

vibrating in response to sound waves

amplifying sound vibrations from the eardrum

The majority of sounds people hear are a mixture of frequencies and amplitudes.

One of the drawbacks of the place theory is that it fails to adequately explain pitch perception of __________ frequency sounds.

low

mid-range

high

low and mid-range

A common problem in children that can lead to temporary or permanent hearing loss depending on its severity is __________, or ear infection.

otitis media

sensorineural hearing loss

Ménière’s disease

conductive hearing loss

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