What Is the Physiological Basis for the Auditory System's Ability

question 139

Multiple Choice

What is the physiological basis for the auditory system's ability to distinguish different sound frequencies?

• A) The three bones of the middle ear respond differentially.
• B) The loops of the semicircular canals respond differentially.
• C) The oval window and round window respond differentially.
• D) Different sections of the basilar membrane respond differentially.
• E) Individual hair cells have different peak frequency responses.

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