The "volley principle" was developed in order to explain how the auditory system detects ________ sounds.

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The "volley principle" was developed to explain how the auditory system detects high-frequency sounds. It suggests that groups of auditory neurons can provide a higher overall firing rate by firing in a rapid sequence, allowing the detection of frequencies higher than the firing rate of any single neuron.

The "Volley Principle" Was Developed in Order to Explain How