According to the place theory of hearing, low tones cause the greatest movement of hair cells near the
A)narrow outer tip of the cochlea.
B)base of the cochlea.
C)narrow outer tips of the tympanic membrane.
D)base of the tympanic membrane.

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Place theory of hearing suggests that different parts of the cochlea are activated by different frequencies. Low tones cause the greatest movement of hair cells near the narrow outer tip of the cochlea.

According to the Place Theory of Hearing, Low Tones Cause