An intense or loud sound generates a high rate of firing in the neurons of the auditory system. This pattern of firing is an example of __________ coding.
A) anatomical
B) temporal
C) frequency
D) place
E) Weber

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Temporal coding is used in the auditory system to represent the timing of sounds, including their intensity or loudness, through the rate or timing of neuron firing.

An Intense or Loud Sound Generates a High Rate of Firing