In the context of the auditory system,frequency theory states that
A)the vibrations in the ear produced by auditory stimuli travel in one direction-from the tip of the cochlea to the oval window.
B)each frequency produces vibrations at a particular spot on the basilar membrane of the inner ear.
C)the perception of a sound's frequency depends on how often the auditory nerve fires.
D)a cluster of nerve cells in the inner ear can fire neural impulses in rapid succession.

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Frequency theory proposes that the frequency of a sound is encoded by the rate at which the auditory nerve fibers fire. Specifically, the nerve fibers fire in synchrony with the frequency of the sound wave, meaning that a high-pitched sound would result in more rapid firing of the neurons compared to a low-pitched sound.

In the Context of the Auditory System,frequency Theory States That