The Frequency Theory of Pitch Makes Good Sense, but It

question 191

Multiple Choice

The frequency theory of pitch makes good sense, but it has a major problem. What is this problem?

• A) Sensory neurons in the inner ear cannot fire faster than 1000 cycles per second.
• B) Frequencies do not penetrate to the cochlea.
• C) Pitch is not really related to frequency.
• D) The basilar membrane can only respond to sounds above 50 db.
• E) Cells in the organ of Corti do not vibrate.

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