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Ch.7 BNS T/F
Other Sensory Systems-True or False
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |