Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134553511
Author: Erin C. Amerman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15.7, Problem 8QC
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The role of the superior olivary nucleus in the processing of sound information.
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Our ear helps us to recognize the sound. An action potential is generated after hair cells transduce the energy from sound waves and this signalis transferred to the CNS (central nervous system)and the auditory pathway takes place. Superior olivary nucleus helps in this pathway.
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Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
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