A wave of sound proceeds through the auditory canal to the inner ear where receptor neurons on the basilar membrane are stimulated.The neurons send a message to the brain.When the brain receives the message,the result is a person thinking,"That sounds like my mom calling me for dinner." What has taken place?

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The wave of sound that proceeds through the auditory canal is a physical stimulus that activates the receptors in the inner ear, which is sensation. The neurons send a message to the brain, which is perception. Therefore, both sensation and perception have taken place in this scenario.

A Wave of Sound Proceeds Through the Auditory Canal to the Inner