Frequency Theory Runs into Problems Because

question 314

Multiple Choice

Frequency theory runs into problems because:

• A)neurons in the auditory pathway go through refractory periods
• B)hair cells in the basilar membrane do not act independently
• C)some areas of the cerebral cortex are insensitive to varying frequencies
• D)the bones of the middle ear vibrate at differential rates

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