In the context of the auditory system,place 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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Place theory states that each frequency produces vibrations at a particular spot on the basilar membrane of the inner ear. This means that different frequencies of sounds are detected by different parts of the cochlea, where the basilar membrane is located. As a result, the brain can determine the frequency of a sound based on which part of the basilar membrane is stimulated.

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