Which theory of audition states that different frequencies are converted into different rates of action potentials in our auditory nerves?
A) tonotopic
B) place
C) frequency
D) association

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The frequency theory of audition suggests that different frequencies of sound waves are converted into different rates of action potentials (or neural firing) in our auditory nerves. This theory explains how we can detect the pitch of sounds based on the rate at which the auditory nerve fibers fire.

Which Theory of Audition States That Different Frequencies Are Converted