Chapter 52: The Sense of Hearing

Chapter 52: The Sense of Hearing

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1. Low frequency sound causes which portion of the basilar membrane to vibrate?
2. The portion close to the oval window
3. The middle portion of the basilar membrane
4. Low frequency sound induces vibration all along the length of the basilar membrane
5. The portion close to the helicotrema

ANS: D

2. How many rows of outer hair cells are present in the human organ of Corti?
3. One
4. Two
5. Three
6. Four

ANS: C

3. The function of the inner hair cells of the organ of Corti is best described as?
4. The inner hair cells transduce the auditory signal
5. The inner hair cells adjust the sensitivity of the outer hair cells to stimulation
6. The inner hair cells send inhibitory signals to the lateral geniculate nucleus
7. The inner hair cells stabilize the basilar membrane

ANS: A

4. Which structure within the central auditory pathway is involved in determining the direction of sound?
5. The trapezoid body
6. The superior olivary nucleus
7. The auditory cortex
8. The inferior colliculus

ANS: B