According to the frequency theory
A) most sound waves are a complex mixture of many frequencies.
B) high-frequency sounds trigger a wave of activity that peaks near the beginning of the basilar membrane.
C) the rate at which impulses travel up the auditory nerve matches the frequency of the tone being heard.
D) frequent or prolonged stimulation of a sensory receptor causes that receptor to become less sensitive.

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According to the frequency theory, the auditory nerve impulses match the frequency of the tone being heard. So, the rate at which impulses travel up the auditory nerve matches the frequency of the tone being heard.

According to the Frequency Theory