The explanatory usefulness of place theory is limited because the neural signals triggered by ________ sound waves are not neatly associated with activation of a specific region of the ________.
A) high-frequency;oval window
B) low-frequency;oval window
C) high-frequency;basilar membrane
D) low-frequency;basilar membrane

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Place theory suggests that different frequencies of sound waves activate different regions along the basilar membrane in the cochlea. However, this theory is limited for low-frequency sound waves because the signal is not neatly associated with activation of a specific region of the basilar membrane. Therefore, option D is the correct answer as it mentions the limitation of place theory with respect to low-frequency sound waves and the basilar membrane. The other options do not accurately reflect this limitation.

The Explanatory Usefulness of Place Theory Is Limited Because the Neural