The place code principle is believed to account for the coding of
A) Two-tone suppression
B) Low frequency tones
C) High frequency tones
D) Sound intensity

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The place code principle refers to the idea that different frequencies of sound are encoded by different regions of the basilar membrane in the cochlea. Specifically, high frequency sounds are typically encoded by regions of the basilar membrane that are closer to the oval window (where sound enters the cochlea), while low frequency sounds are encoded by regions of the basilar membrane that are farther away. Therefore, the place code principle is most closely associated with the coding of high frequency tones.

The Place Code Principle Is Believed to Account for the Coding