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bahiru aragie
on Oct 20, 2024
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The superior olivary nucleus
A) generates the endocochlear potential.
B) receives impulses from the vestibular nerve.
C) helps localize high-pitched tones near the apex of the basilar membrane.
D) sends efferent impulses that inhibit all hair cells not vibrating maximally.
E) stimulates additional hair cells.
Superior Olivary Nucleus
A collection of neurons in the brainstem involved in auditory processing, particularly in the localization of sound sources.
High-Pitched Tones
Sounds that have a high frequency, perceived by the ear as sharp, squeaky, or shrill.
- Grasp the construction, role, and paramount importance of components found within the inner ear for auditory and vestibular functions.
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Learning Objectives
- Grasp the construction, role, and paramount importance of components found within the inner ear for auditory and vestibular functions.