In most of the mammals that have been studied, auditory cortex lesions produce
A) permanent and total deafness.
B) permanent and total deafness, if the lesions are bilateral.
C) a deficit in the ability to localize brief sounds.
D) tinnitus.
E) total deafness that is permanent only in the contralateral field.

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Most studies have shown that lesions to the auditory cortex in mammals result in a deficit in the ability to localize brief sounds, rather than permanent and total deafness or tinnitus. This is because the auditory cortex is involved in processing sound localization cues, such as differences in arrival time and intensity between the ears. The extent of the deficit can vary depending on the location and size of the lesions, as well as the species and individual animal.

In Most of the Mammals That Have Been Studied, Auditory