A complex tone composed of a 440 Hz tone, a 880 Hz tone, and a 1320 HZ tone is presented. Which part of the basilar membrane will respond?
A) the apex
B) the base
C) one intermediate area
D) the three different areas characteristic of each individual component

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The basilar membrane responds to different frequencies at different locations: high frequencies near the base and low frequencies near the apex. A complex tone with multiple frequencies will stimulate multiple areas corresponding to each frequency.

A Complex Tone Composed of a 440 Hz Tone, a 880