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BIOLOGY
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ISBN: 9781260169614
Author: Raven
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 43.4, Problem 1LO
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To explain: How sound waves result in the generation of action potentials in the inner ear.

Introduction: The process of identification of sound waves is referred to as hearing. Sound is a consequence of waves or vibrations passed on through a medium, like air or water. The activity of specialized mechanoreceptors enables the identification of sound waves.

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