In the Context of the Auditory System,place Theory States That

question 131

Multiple Choice

In the context of the auditory system,place theory states that

• A)the vibrations in the ear produced by auditory stimuli travel in one direction-from the tip of the cochlea to the oval window.
• B)each frequency produces vibrations at a particular spot on the basilar membrane of the inner ear.
• C)the perception of a sound's frequency depends on how often the auditory nerve fires.
• D)a cluster of nerve cells in the inner ear can fire neural impulses in rapid succession.

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