Research has shown that the perception of pitch depends on:
A) the area stimulated on the basilar membrane
B) the frequency at which the basilar membrane vibrates
C) both the area stimulated and the frequency at which the basilar membrane vibrates
D) the frequency at which the ossicles vibrate

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Both the area stimulated on the basilar membrane and the frequency at which the basilar membrane vibrates contribute to the perception of pitch. Different areas of the basilar membrane are more sensitive to different frequencies, meaning that the location of stimulation helps determine pitch perception. However, the actual frequency of the sound wave is also important in determining pitch perception.

Research Has Shown That the Perception of Pitch Depends On