From your understanding of the anatomy of the ear, what is the most likely explanation for a dog's ability to hear higher frequencies (pitch)?
A) more ear bones for greater amplification
B) larger outer ears
C) a thinner and therefore more sensitive tympanic membrane (eardrum)
D) a wider range to the tectorial membrane and hair cells
E) a more advanced brain section devoted to hearing

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Dogs have a wider range to the tectorial membrane and hair cells, which allows them to hear higher frequencies.

From Your Understanding of the Anatomy of the Ear, What