Which brain abnormality has been demonstrated in people with amusia? a. All the axons in the auditory nerve respond equally to every sound. b. Information from the auditory nerve does not reach the auditory cortex. c. The auditory cortex is smaller than average. d. Fewer than average axons connect the auditory cortex to the frontal cortex.

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Which brain abnormality has been demonstrated in people with amusia? a. All the axons in the auditory nerve respond equally to every sound. b. Information from the auditory nerve does not reach the auditory cortex. c. The auditory cortex is smaller than average. d. Fewer than average axons connect the auditory cortex to the frontal cortex.

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Amusia is a musical disorder that is characterised by the individual's inability to understand and recognize musical notes, pitches, intervals and rhythms. It occurs due to certain deficits in musical memory and recognition, and the failure to process pitch. 

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