According to Place Theory

question 124

Multiple Choice

According to place theory:

• A) the basilar membrane vibrates at the same frequency as the sound wave.
• B) different wave frequencies cause larger vibrations at different locations along the basilar membrane.
• C) low-frequency sounds are transduced in the middle ear, whereas high-frequency sounds are transduced in the inner ear.
• D) only one end of the basilar membrane is involved in detecting pitch.

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