According to the Frequency Theory

question 226

Multiple Choice

According to the frequency theory

• A) most sound waves are a complex mixture of many frequencies.
• B) high-frequency sounds trigger a wave of activity that peaks near the beginning of the basilar membrane.
• C) the rate at which impulses travel up the auditory nerve matches the frequency of the tone being heard.
• D) frequent or prolonged stimulation of a sensory receptor causes that receptor to become less sensitive.

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