According to the place theory of hearing, high 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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The place theory of hearing suggests that our perception of sound depends on where each component frequency produces vibrations along the basilar membrane of the cochlea. High tones are theorized to cause the greatest movement of hair cells near the base of the cochlea.

According to the Place Theory of Hearing, High Tones Cause