_____ theory can explain how we perceive low-pitched sounds, and _____ theory can explain how we perceive high-pitched sounds.

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The frequency theory explains how we perceive low-pitched sounds, as it suggests that our perception of pitch is determined by the frequency of neural impulses traveling up the auditory nerve. The place theory, on the other hand, explains how we perceive high-pitched sounds, as it posits that different parts of the basilar membrane in the cochlea respond to different frequencies of sound, and that our perception of pitch is determined by which parts of the membrane are most stimulated. Therefore, option D, which assigns each theory to opposite types of pitches, is the best choice.

_____ Theory Can Explain How We Perceive Low-Pitched Sounds, and _____

_ Theory Can Explain How We Perceive Low-Pitched Sounds, and _