Which auditory pathways play a role in modulating the motile response, activating the acoustic reflex, and blocking task-irrelevant ascending auditory signals?
A) the ascending pathways
B) the descending pathways
C) the lateral pathways
D) the horizontal pathways

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The descending auditory pathways are responsible for modulating the motile response of the outer hair cells, activating the acoustic reflex in response to loud sounds, and blocking or filtering out task-irrelevant ascending auditory signals to focus on important sounds. This system allows for the enhancement of signal detection in noisy environments and protects the inner ear from potential damage.

Which Auditory Pathways Play a Role in Modulating the Motile