Why Are We Able to Perceive the Pitch of a Sound

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why are we able to perceive the pitch of a sound?

• A)The hammer, anvil, and stirrup vibrate at different speeds.
• B)Different parts of the basilar membrane vibrate in response to different frequencies of sound.
• C)Different parts of the tectorial membrane vibrate at different sound frequencies.
• D)The basilar membrane is stiff and narrow at the end away from the oval window.
• E)The tympanum vibrates more strongly at high pitches.

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