The _____ theory explains hearing in terms of hair cells vibrating the same number of times per second as the sounds, whereas, the _____ theory explains hearing in terms of a particular pitch and where it vibrates most along the basilar membrane.
A)frequency; opponent-process
B)frequency; place
C)top-down; opponent-process
D)place; frequency

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The frequency theory suggests that hair cells vibrate at the same frequency as the sound waves, while the place theory suggests that sound is interpreted based on where it vibrates the most on the basilar membrane. Therefore, the best choice is B, as it matches the correct theories with their explanations.

The _____ Theory Explains Hearing in Terms of Hair Cells