How Is It That Humans Can Perceive Multiple Sounds at Once

question 32

Multiple Choice

How is it that humans can perceive multiple sounds at once?

• A)because humans have two ears, each perceiving a subset of frequencies in the environment
• B)because each portion of the basilar membrane vibrates at a unique frequency, and multiple regions can be stimulated at the same time
• C)because the fluid in the middle ear can transmit multiple frequencies to the oval window
• D)because the more frequencies of sounds that are present, the farther the sound travels into the cochlea

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