Surrounding the primary auditory cortex are additional auditory areas, in which cells respond more to changes in sounds than to any prolonged sound.

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This statement is true. The secondary and tertiary auditory areas surrounding the primary auditory cortex are responsible for processing more complex aspects of sound, such as changes in pitch or rhythm. Cells in these areas respond more strongly to changes in sound than to continuous or prolonged sounds.

Surrounding the Primary Auditory Cortex Are Additional Auditory Areas, in Which