The place theory of pitch suggests that pitch is determined by the:
A)specific hair cells that are stimulated.
B)number of hair cells that are stimulated.
C)size of the hair cells that are stimulated.
D)length of the hair cells that are stimulated.

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The place theory of pitch suggests that pitch is determined by the specific hair cells in the cochlea that are stimulated. Each area of the cochlea responds to different frequencies, and the specific hair cells that are stimulated in that area determine the perceived pitch.

The Place Theory of Pitch Suggests That Pitch Is Determined