Tonotopic organization is ineffective for sounds less than _________ Hz.
A) 10,000
B) 8,000
C) 5,000
D) 1,000

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Tonotopic organization refers to the arrangement of neurons in the auditory system according to their preferred frequencies. This organization is effective for processing sounds up to around 1,000 Hz. However, for sounds with frequencies below this threshold, such as low-frequency sounds like those produced by large animals or machinery, the auditory system employs other mechanisms for processing, such as temporal coding.

Tonotopic Organization Is Ineffective for Sounds Less Than _________ Hz