Frequency Theory Proposes That __________

question 57

Multiple Choice

Frequency theory proposes that __________.

• A) pitch is determined by the location on the basilar membrane where the message originated
• B) pitch is determined by the quality of the sound wave
• C) the frequency of the vibrations of the basilar membrane is translated into an equivalent frequency of nerve impulses
• D) nerve cells fire in sequence, not individually

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