Question

chapter 15 end of chapter review question 14
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transduction of lower frequency sound waves occurs at the ______ of the cochlea.
○ base
○ apex
○ proximal end
○ middle

Explanation:

In the cochlea, sound wave transduction for lower - frequency sounds occurs at the apex. The base of the cochlea is more sensitive to higher - frequency sounds. The proximal end is not the correct term for this specific location related to lower - frequency sound transduction, and the middle of the cochlea is not the site for lower - frequency sound transduction.

Answer:

B. apex