Which of the Following Is True of Rate Coding Along

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of rate coding along the basilar membrane?

• A) Rate coding occurs for frequencies greater than 500 Hz.
• B) The basal end of the basilar membrane shows the greatest movement to a frequency of less than 200 Hz.
• C) Lower frequencies are coded by rate of firing that is cued to the movement of the apical end of the basilar membrane.
• D) Cochlear implants can be used to signal frequencies up to 20,000 Hz.
• E) Rate coding is due to volleys of neurons that fire in sequence.

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