The discovery that high-frequency sounds trigger large vibrations near the beginning of the basilar membrane supports the ________ theory.
A) gate-control
B) frequency
C) dissociation
D) place

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The discovery that high-frequency sounds trigger large vibrations near the beginning of the basilar membrane supports the place theory, which suggests that the location of the hair cells that are stimulated determines the pitch perceived.

The Discovery That High-Frequency Sounds Trigger Large Vibrations near the Beginning