Many structures in the auditory system are arranged according to a tonotopic organization. This means that:
A) information from both ears is processed and compared.
B) auditory nerve fibers are particularly sensitive to specific degrees of loudness.
C) auditory information from the left ear travels to the right hemisphere and vice versa.
D) neurons that are sensitive to similar frequencies are located near one another.

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The tonotopic organization means that neighboring neurons are sensitive to similar frequencies and are arranged in an orderly manner along the auditory pathway, from the cochlea to the auditory cortex. This allows for efficient processing and integration of sound information.

Many Structures in the Auditory System Are Arranged According to a Tonotopic