Low frequency sounds are encoded __________ whereas high frequency sounds are encoded __________.
A) through cilia; through the tectorial membrane
B) quickly; slowly
C) topically; temporally
D) anatomically; temporally
E) temporally; anatomically

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Low frequency sounds are encoded temporally, meaning the timing of sound wave peaks is used to interpret the frequency. High frequency sounds are encoded anatomically, meaning the location of the hair cells on the cochlea that are stimulated indicates the frequency of the sound.

Low Frequency Sounds Are Encoded __________ Whereas High Frequency Sounds