Question 1

Which of the patients below most likely has presbycusis?

Accepted Answer

A)  George, who has difficulty hearing his grandchildren playing at his 70th birthday party. 
B)  Kyle, a young child who experiences severe pain in his left ear. 
C)  Ryan, who has had difficulty hearing ever since his bad fall while waterskiing. 
D)  Cameron, who reports a slight but constant ringing in his ears. 
A)  George, who has difficulty hearing his grandchildren playing at his 70th birthday party. 
B)  Kyle, a young child who experiences severe pain in his left ear. 
C)  Ryan, who has had difficulty hearing ever since his bad fall while waterskiing. 
D)  Cameron, who reports a slight but constant ringing in his ears.

Question 2

Frequency refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the maximum pressure change from normal 
B)  the number of cycles that a sound wave completes in 1 second 
C)  the time it takes for the sound wave to dissipate 
D)  the time it takes for the wave to complete a cycle 
A)  the maximum pressure change from normal 
B)  the number of cycles that a sound wave completes in 1 second 
C)  the time it takes for the sound wave to dissipate 
D)  the time it takes for the wave to complete a cycle

Question 3

Which of the following perceptual characteristics of sound is associated with the physical property of frequency?

Accepted Answer

A)  phase angle 
B)  pitch 
C)  loudness 
D)  purity 
A)  phase angle 
B)  pitch 
C)  loudness 
D)  purity

Question 4

The pinnae are responsible for:

Accepted Answer

A)  equalizing the air pressure in the auditory system 
B)  moving the bones of the middle ear 
C)  increasing the amplitude of sounds 
D)  reducing the effects of impedance mismatch 
A)  equalizing the air pressure in the auditory system 
B)  moving the bones of the middle ear 
C)  increasing the amplitude of sounds 
D)  reducing the effects of impedance mismatch

Question 5

Ear infections occur when:

Accepted Answer

A)  the stereocilia have been destroyed 
B)  the tympanic membrane is damaged 
C)  the eustachian tube becomes swollen 
D)  the ossicles become immobilized 
A)  the stereocilia have been destroyed 
B)  the tympanic membrane is damaged 
C)  the eustachian tube becomes swollen 
D)  the ossicles become immobilized

Question 6

Many structures in the auditory system are arranged according to a tonotopic organization. This means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  information from both ears is processed and compared. 
B)  auditory nerve fibers are particularly sensitive to specific degrees of loudness. 
C)  auditory information from the left ear travels to the right hemisphere and vice versa. 
D)  neurons that are sensitive to similar frequencies are located near one another. 
A)  information from both ears is processed and compared. 
B)  auditory nerve fibers are particularly sensitive to specific degrees of loudness. 
C)  auditory information from the left ear travels to the right hemisphere and vice versa. 
D)  neurons that are sensitive to similar frequencies are located near one another.

Question 7

Which of the following statements about amplitude is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can be measured in either dynes/cm2 or in decibels. 
B)  High-amplitude sound waves move your eardrum more than low-amplitude sound waves. 
C)  We can detect amplitude differences in pure tones that differ by only 2 dB. 
D)  A sound at 120 dB is twice as loud as a sound at 60 dB. 
A)  It can be measured in either dynes/cm2 or in decibels. 
B)  High-amplitude sound waves move your eardrum more than low-amplitude sound waves. 
C)  We can detect amplitude differences in pure tones that differ by only 2 dB. 
D)  A sound at 120 dB is twice as loud as a sound at 60 dB.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about pure tones is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  they can be represented with a simple sine wave 
B)  they can be created in the laboratory 
C)  they are common in everyday life 
D)  both B and C 
A)  they can be represented with a simple sine wave 
B)  they can be created in the laboratory 
C)  they are common in everyday life 
D)  both B and C

Question 9

The figure below represents the sound wave for a pure tone. At 90°, there is:

Accepted Answer

A)  high atmospheric pressure and a high density of air molecules 
B)  high atmospheric pressure and a low density of air molecules 
C)  low atmospheric pressure and a high density of air molecules 
D)  low atmospheric pressure and a low density of air Molecules 
A)  high atmospheric pressure and a high density of air molecules 
B)  high atmospheric pressure and a low density of air molecules 
C)  low atmospheric pressure and a high density of air molecules 
D)  low atmospheric pressure and a low density of air Molecules

Question 10

Which of the following statements about the cochlear duct is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the smallest of the three canals in the cochlea. 
B)  It contains a different type of fluid than the other canals. 
C)  It houses the auditory receptors. 
D)  It is separated from the vestibular canal by the basilar membrane. 
A)  It is the smallest of the three canals in the cochlea. 
B)  It contains a different type of fluid than the other canals. 
C)  It houses the auditory receptors. 
D)  It is separated from the vestibular canal by the basilar membrane.

Question 11

Below is a figure displaying the anatomy of the ear.  
-In which part are the receptors for auditory stimuli found?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  D 
C)  F 
D)  J 
A)  A 
B)  D 
C)  F 
D)  J

Question 12

Fluid flows from the vestibular canal into the tympanic canal via the:

Accepted Answer

A)  helicotrema 
B)  cochlear duct 
C)  round window 
D)  oval window 
A)  helicotrema 
B)  cochlear duct 
C)  round window 
D)  oval window

Question 13

Below is a figure displaying the anatomy of the ear.  
-What is represented at letter K?

Accepted Answer

A)  the eustachean tube 
B)  the eardrum 
C)  the cochlea 
D)  the external auditory canal 
A)  the eustachean tube 
B)  the eardrum 
C)  the cochlea 
D)  the external auditory canal

Question 14

The transduction of sound waves to neural energy takes place in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  outer ear 
B)  middle ear 
C)  inner ear 
D)  auditory cortex 
A)  outer ear 
B)  middle ear 
C)  inner ear 
D)  auditory cortex

Question 15

Below is a figure showing the structures of the inner ear.  
-Where is the basilar membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  C 
C)  E 
D)  H 
A)  A 
B)  C 
C)  E 
D)  H

Question 16

Conductive hearing loss affects __________________. Sensorineural hearing loss affects __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  all frequencies similarly; all frequencies similarly 
B)  only certain frequencies; only certain frequencies 
C)  all frequencies similarly; only certain frequencies 
D)  only certain frequencies; all frequencies similarly 
A)  all frequencies similarly; all frequencies similarly 
B)  only certain frequencies; only certain frequencies 
C)  all frequencies similarly; only certain frequencies 
D)  only certain frequencies; all frequencies similarly

Question 17

Below is a figure showing the structures of the inner ear.  
-What is located at letter F?

Accepted Answer

A)  the tympanic canal 
B)  the cochlear duct 
C)  the vestibular canal 
D)  the helicotrema 
A)  the tympanic canal 
B)  the cochlear duct 
C)  the vestibular canal 
D)  the helicotrema

Question 18

In the visual system, the receptors are the rods and cones which are located on the retina. In the auditory system, the receptors are the __________________ which are located on the __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ossicles; cochlea 
B)  stereocilia; oval window 
C)  tip links; round window 
D)  hair cells; organ of Corti 
A)  ossicles; cochlea 
B)  stereocilia; oval window 
C)  tip links; round window 
D)  hair cells; organ of Corti

Question 19

If Sound Wave A and Sound Wave B have the same frequency and phase angle, but the peak amplitude of Sound Wave A is higher than that of Sound Wave B:

Accepted Answer

A)  Wave A will sound higher pitched than Wave B 
B)  Wave B will sound higher pitched than Wave A 
C)  Wave A will sound louder than Wave B 
D)  Wave B will sound louder than Wave A 
A)  Wave A will sound higher pitched than Wave B 
B)  Wave B will sound higher pitched than Wave A 
C)  Wave A will sound louder than Wave B 
D)  Wave B will sound louder than Wave A

Question 20

Below is a figure displaying the anatomy of the ear.  
-Which part is the eustachean tube?

Accepted Answer

A)  D 
B)  E 
C)  H 
D)  K 
A)  D 
B)  E 
C)  H 
D)  K

Which of the patients below most likely has presbycusis?

Frequency refers to:

Which of the following perceptual characteristics of sound is associated with the physical property of frequency?

The pinnae are responsible for:

Ear infections occur when:

Many structures in the auditory system are arranged according to a tonotopic organization. This means that:

Which of the following statements about amplitude is FALSE?

Which of the following statements about pure tones is FALSE?

The figure below represents the sound wave for a pure tone. At 90°, there is:

Which of the following statements about the cochlear duct is FALSE?

Below is a figure displaying the anatomy of the ear. -In which part are the receptors for auditory stimuli found?

Fluid flows from the vestibular canal into the tympanic canal via the:

Below is a figure displaying the anatomy of the ear. -What is represented at letter K?

The transduction of sound waves to neural energy takes place in the:

Below is a figure showing the structures of the inner ear. -Where is the basilar membrane?

Conductive hearing loss affects . Sensorineural hearing loss affects .

Below is a figure showing the structures of the inner ear. -What is located at letter F?

In the visual system, the receptors are the rods and cones which are located on the retina. In the auditory system, the receptors are the which are located on the .

If Sound Wave A and Sound Wave B have the same frequency and phase angle, but the peak amplitude of Sound Wave A is higher than that of Sound Wave B:

Below is a figure displaying the anatomy of the ear. -Which part is the eustachean tube?

Introduction

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The Visual System

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Exam 9: The Auditory System

Which of the patients below most likely has presbycusis?

Frequency refers to:

Which of the following perceptual characteristics of sound is associated with the physical property of frequency?

The pinnae are responsible for:

Ear infections occur when:

Many structures in the auditory system are arranged according to a tonotopic organization. This means that:

Which of the following statements about amplitude is FALSE?

Which of the following statements about pure tones is FALSE?

The figure below represents the sound wave for a pure tone. At 90°, there is:

Which of the following statements about the cochlear duct is FALSE?

Below is a figure displaying the anatomy of the ear. -In which part are the receptors for auditory stimuli found?

Fluid flows from the vestibular canal into the tympanic canal via the:

Below is a figure displaying the anatomy of the ear. -What is represented at letter K?

The transduction of sound waves to neural energy takes place in the:

Below is a figure showing the structures of the inner ear. -Where is the basilar membrane?

Conductive hearing loss affects __________________. Sensorineural hearing loss affects __________________.

Below is a figure showing the structures of the inner ear. -What is located at letter F?

In the visual system, the receptors are the rods and cones which are located on the retina. In the auditory system, the receptors are the __________________ which are located on the __________________.

If Sound Wave A and Sound Wave B have the same frequency and phase angle, but the peak amplitude of Sound Wave A is higher than that of Sound Wave B:

Below is a figure displaying the anatomy of the ear. -Which part is the eustachean tube?

Introduction

Research Methods

The Visual System

Basic Visual Functions

Visual Pattern Perception

Distance and Size Perception

Color

Motion

Basic Auditory Functions

Auditory Pattern Perception

The Skin Senses

The Chemical Senses: Taste and Smell

Perceptual Development

Filters

Conductive hearing loss affects . Sensorineural hearing loss affects .

In the visual system, the receptors are the rods and cones which are located on the retina. In the auditory system, the receptors are the which are located on the .