The base of the cochlea responds to sounds, while the tip of the cochlea responds to sounds.
A)low amplitude; high amplitude
B)high amplitude; low amplitude
C)low frequency; high frequency
D)high frequency; low frequency

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The base of the cochlea responds to high frequency sounds, while the tip of the cochlea responds to low frequency sounds. This is known as tonotopic organization, where different frequencies are processed in different parts of the cochlea. Additionally, the amplitude of the sound does not affect where it is processed in the cochlea.

The Base of the Cochlea Responds to Sounds, While the Tip