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question 14
2 pts
animals hear different frequencies of sound as a result of
○ more hairs in the organ of corti being stimulated.
○ different areas of the organ of corti being stimulated.
○ more hairs in the vestibule being stimulated.
○ different areas of the vestibule being stimulated.

Explanation:

The organ of Corti contains hair - cells that are responsible for hearing. Different frequencies of sound stimulate different areas of the organ of Corti. The vestibule is related to balance, not the perception of different sound frequencies.

Answer:

B. different areas of the organ of Corti being stimulated.