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Normal conversation typically has an intensity of about:

60 dB (C) is the right choice. This sits at the heart of Sensory System Ear Physiology: the wording points straight to what is happening in the tissue or organ system. A useful study habit is to ask what the structure or process is for: 60 dB is the option that correctly names the structure, process, or principle asked for in Sensory System Ear Physiology. That reasoning supports 60 dB. One solid sentence about why this works is enough for recall — you do not need a long essay for every MCQ. When you practise, cover the choices first, write 60 dB from memory, then reveal the letter — that habit builds real recall for Sensory System Ear Physiology.

Ref: Animal physiology is Unit 7 of the CSIR NET Life Science Syllabus, covering core body systems. It accounts for roughly 10% of the total marks in Sections B and C.

Human ear is most sensitive to sound frequencies in which range?

Answer: C) 500–5000 Hz. For Sensory System Ear Physiology, once you lock onto the key mechanism or definition, 500–5000 Hz is the clear fit. If you restate the concept in your own words, 500–5000 Hz is the option that correctly names the structure, process, or principle asked for in Sensory System Ear Physiology. So 500–5000 Hz is the clean, accurate selection. If a similar stem appears later, start from the same core fact and you will land on the same kind of answer. In class notes, highlight this same phrase next to the related diagram so the wording and the picture reinforce each other.

Ref: Animal physiology is Unit 7 of the CSIR NET Life Science Syllabus, covering core body systems. It accounts for roughly 10% of the total marks in Sections B and C.