High-frequency sound waves cause the narrow portion of the basilar membrane near the oval window to vibrate.

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This statement is true. High-frequency sound waves, which have a high pitch, are detected by the hair cells located in the narrow portion of the basilar membrane near the oval window. As the sound waves cause the basilar membrane to vibrate, the hair cells bend and generate electrical signals that are transmitted to the brain.

High-Frequency Sound Waves Cause the Narrow Portion of the Basilar