Békésy's place theory of hearing proposes that the frequency of a sound is _____.
A) based on how much the inner hair cells are bent?
B) based on how much the outer hair cells are bent
C) based on whether the sound is processed through the round window or the oval window
D) the place along the basilar membrane that vibrates the most

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Békésy's place theory proposes that the frequency of a sound is determined by the location or place along the basilar membrane where there is the maximum vibration. This theory suggests that different frequencies of sound activate different places along the basilar membrane, allowing us to distinguish between different pitches.

Békésy's Place Theory of Hearing Proposes That the Frequency of a Sound