The Current View of How We Perceive Frequencies Greater Than

question 59

Multiple Choice

The current view of how we perceive frequencies greater than 1,000 but less than 5,000 Hz is based on:

• A) the frequency of responses by each auditory neuron.
• B) volleys of responses by many auditory neurons.
• C) the area along the basilar membrane where neurons fire most rapidly.
• D) the ratio of firing among three types of receptors.

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Definitions:

T Filters

A type of electronic filter design that uses a configuration resembling the letter T, commonly used for separating different frequencies.

Filter Circuit

An electronic circuit used to remove unwanted components of a signal, such as noise, or to extract useful parts of the signal, like certain frequencies.

Opposition

In electrical terms, it usually refers to resistance or any impedance to the flow of electric current, hindering the efficient transmission of energy.

Bandpass Filters

Pass a range of frequencies.