According to the _____ theory, an 800-hertz tone would produce 800 nerve impulses per second through the auditory nerve.
A)tonal base
B)place
C)frequency
D)amplitude

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The frequency theory states that the rate at which the auditory nerve fires impulses matches the frequency of the sound wave. Therefore, an 800-hertz tone would produce 800 nerve impulses per second through the auditory nerve according to this theory.

According to the _____ Theory, an 800-Hertz Tone Would Produce