Georg Von Békésy Demonstrated How a Place Code for Frequency

question 41

Multiple Choice

Georg von Békésy demonstrated how a place code for frequency resulted from movement of the basilar membrane due to differences in along its length.

• A)thickness
• B)width
• C)thickness and width

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