For Frequencies of Sound to Which Place Theory Applies,neurons Inform

question 103

Multiple Choice

For frequencies of sound to which place theory applies,neurons inform the brain of these frequencies by:

• A)Altering rates of neural firing via fewer IPSPs occurring in inner hair cells
• B)Changing patterns of neural firing via lowered threshold of firing in inner hair cells
• C)The region of the basilar membrane with maximal vibration and subsequently which neurons are firing most
• D)Changing the number of fibers activated and the pattern of volleying across different fibers

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