Attending to a conversation across the room,amid loud background noise,involves _____.
A)changes in the length of outer hair cells
B)changes in the tension between the tectorial and basilar membranes
C)changes in the tautness of the organ of Corti
D)All of the above

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All of the options listed are mechanisms by which the ear can adjust to focus on specific sounds in a noisy environment. Changes in the length of outer hair cells, tension between the tectorial and basilar membranes, and the tautness of the organ of Corti all contribute to the ear's ability to enhance the detection of certain sounds over others, a process known as the cochlear amplifier. This helps in attending to a specific conversation amidst background noise.

Attending to a Conversation Across the Room,amid Loud Background Noise,involves