While high frequency sounds are best explained by the ___________ theory of pitch perception,low frequency sounds are best explained by the ___________ theory.
A) timing in each ear; loudness in each ear
B) tonotopic; basilar
C) place; frequency
D) amplitude; place

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The place theory of pitch perception explains how high frequency sounds are perceived, suggesting that different parts of the cochlea are activated by different frequencies. The frequency (or temporal) theory, on the other hand, explains how low frequency sounds are perceived, suggesting that the rate at which auditory nerve fibers fire is related to the frequency of the sound.

While High Frequency Sounds Are Best Explained by the ___________