The point of maximal perturbation of the basilar membrane arising from the traveling wave
A) determines the temporal component of the traveling wave.
B) determines the zona pelicula for the traveling wave.
C) represents the frequency component determined by the umbo of the manubrium.
D) determines the hair cells that will be maximally stimulated to fire.

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The point of maximal perturbation of the basilar membrane corresponds to the location where hair cells are most stimulated, determining which frequencies are perceived.

The Point of Maximal Perturbation of the Basilar Membrane Arising