At low frequencies, the intensity of the sound is coded by the:

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At low frequencies, the intensity of sound is coded by the number of neurons producing action potentials rather than the frequency of action potentials. This is known as rate coding or temporal coding. As the intensity of sound increases, more neurons are recruited to produce action potentials, leading to a higher firing rate and a stronger signal being sent to the brain. The oval window and relative frequency of action potentials play a role in coding for pitch or frequency of sound, rather than intensity.

At Low Frequencies, the Intensity of the Sound Is Coded