Structures of the Nervous System

Question 1

The loudness of sound is measured in __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

decibels

Question 2

The claim that perception of pitch depends on where the vibration occurs along the basilar membrane is known as __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

place theory

Question 3

The idea that the perception of pitch depends on the place where the basilar membrane is stimulated refers to __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

place theory

Question 4

__________ occurs when something interferes with the conduction of sound vibrations from the outer and middle ear to the inner ear.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Conductive hearing loss

Question 5

All of the following will help maintain healthy ears except _________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

not wearing ear pads when playing physical sports

Question 6

The loudness of a sound is determined by the __________, or height, of the sound wave.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

amplitude

Structures of the Nervous System Answers