Within the cochlea, higher-frequency sounds are converted to electrical impulses near the
A) cornea.
B) tapered tip.
C) auditory tube.
D) oval and round windows.
E) sensory neurons.

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Higher-frequency sounds are converted to electrical impulses near the oval and round windows at the base of the cochlea, where the basilar membrane is stiffer and narrower.

Within the Cochlea, Higher-Frequency Sounds Are Converted to Electrical Impulses