The fundamental frequency causes __________, and each of the overtones causes __________.
A) the tip of the basilar membrane to flex; the tip of the tectorial membrane to flex
B) intense firing of the hair cells; less intense firing of the hair cells
C) one part of the basilar membrane to flex; a different part of the basilar membrane to flex
D) all portions of the basilar membrane to flex; the middle to far end (near the tip) of the basilar membrane to flex
E) the part of the basilar membrane near the the oval window to flex; the tip of the basilar membrane to flex

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The fundamental frequency causes one specific part of the basilar membrane to flex, corresponding to its frequency, while each of the overtones causes a different, specific part of the basilar membrane to flex, corresponding to their respective frequencies.

The Fundamental Frequency Causes __________, and Each of the Overtones