DrHorner Is Conducting Research on the Development of the Tonotopic

Multiple Choice

Dr.Horner is conducting research on the development of the tonotopic map in the auditory cortex of rats.He repeatedly exposes both young and old rats to pure tones.Which of the following statements most accurately reflects what Dr.Horner will find?

A) There will be a larger representation of those sounds in the auditory cortex of the older rats.
B) There will be equal representation of those sounds in the auditory cortex of both the old and young rats.
C) There will be a larger representation of those sounds in the auditory cortex of the young rats.
D) Bottom-up processes can help reorganize the auditory cortex of older rats even after the sensitive period is over.