Which of the following statements is true?
A) Place theory and frequency theory explain our perception of high- but not low-frequency sounds.
B) Place theory and frequency theory explain our perception of low- but not high-frequency sounds.
C) Both place theory and frequency theory provide the full explanations for hearing.
D) Place theory accounts for the perception of high-frequency sounds;frequency theory explains our perception of low-frequency sounds.

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Place theory accounts for the perception of high-frequency sounds, as it suggests that the location of maximal vibration on the basilar membrane determines the pitch that we hear. Frequency theory explains our perception of low-frequency sounds, as it suggests that the rate of neural impulses traveling up the auditory nerve matches the frequency of the sound wave. However, neither theory alone provides a complete explanation for hearing.

Which of the Following Statements Is True