Frequency theory of pitch discrimination predicts that high-pitched sounds fire __________ and low-pitched sounds fire __________.
A)more often; less often
B)less often; more often
C)more sensory cells; fewer sensory cells
D)near the oval window; near the round window

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According to frequency theory, high-pitched sounds are represented by neurons that fire at a higher frequency, while low-pitched sounds are represented by neurons that fire at a lower frequency. Therefore, high-pitched sounds fire more often than low-pitched sounds.

Frequency Theory of Pitch Discrimination Predicts That High-Pitched Sounds Fire