Frequency theory proposes that __________.
A) pitch is determined by the location on the basilar membrane where the message originated
B) pitch is determined by the quality of the sound wave
C) the frequency of the vibrations of the basilar membrane is translated into an equivalent frequency of nerve impulses
D) nerve cells fire in sequence, not individually

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Frequency theory proposes that the frequency of the vibrations of the basilar membrane is translated into an equivalent frequency of nerve impulses, which are then transmitted to the brain to create our perception of pitch. This theory suggests that the rate of nerve impulses traveling up the auditory nerve matches the frequency of the sound wave, allowing us to distinguish between high and low pitched sounds.

Frequency Theory Proposes That __________