According to the place theory of pitch perception,what happens when one is presented with a high-frequency tone?
A)A greater number of action potentials reach the auditory nerve.
B)The bones of the middle ear move at a faster rate.
C)The movement of the basilar membrane is greatest at the end of the cochlea (farthest away from the oval and round windows).
D)The movement of the basilar membrane is greatest at the base of the cochlea (closest to the oval and round windows).

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According to the place theory of pitch perception, the perception of high-frequency tones is associated with an increased rate of neural firing in hair cells located near the base of the cochlea, where the movement of the basilar membrane is greatest. This allows for the discrimination of higher frequency sounds based on the location of maximal displacement on the basilar membrane.

According to the Place Theory of Pitch Perception,what Happens When