The place theory of pitch suggests that pitch is determined by the __________.
A) specific area of the basilar membrane that is stimulated
B) number of hair cells that are stimulated
C) size of the hair cells that are stimulated
D) degree of bend in the stimulated hair cells

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The place theory of pitch suggests that different areas on the basilar membrane are responsible for coding different frequencies. When a specific area on the basilar membrane is stimulated, the brain interprets it as a specific pitch.

The Place Theory of Pitch Suggests That Pitch Is Determined