MCAT Question of the Day
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    Q:

    		 Which of the following best explains how differences in pitch are detected by the auditory system?

    		 

    A

    		 Perceived pitch depends on fluid movement within the horizontal semicircular canal.

    B

    		 Perceived pitch depends on vibrations of the tympanic membrane in one of the ossicles.

    C

    		 Perceived pitch depends on vibrations of the tympanic membrane in all three of the ossicles.

    D

    		 Perceived pitch depends on the region of the basilar membrane that vibrates.



    Nervous System | Sensory Processing |
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