The place theory explains that ____ trigger the greatest activity at the beginning of the cochlea's basilar membrane,where the oval window is located.

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The place theory of hearing suggests that different areas of the cochlea's basilar membrane are sensitive to different frequencies of sound. High-frequency tones trigger the greatest activity at the beginning of the cochlea's basilar membrane, near the oval window, where the membrane is stiffest.

The Place Theory Explains That ____ Trigger the Greatest Activity