High-Frequency Sounds Primarily Activate Hair Cells at the ________ of the Cochlea

question 2

Multiple Choice

High-frequency sounds primarily activate hair cells at the ________ of the cochlea, whereas low-frequency sounds primarily activate hair cells at the ________ of the cochlea.

• A)base (thicker end); apex (thinner end)
• B)apex (thinner end); base (thicker end)
• C)superior end; inferior end
• D)inferior end; superior end

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