Although the maximum firing rate for a single nerve cell is _____ per second, the _____ principle extends frequency theory to account for perception of frequencies of up to 5,000 Hz.

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The maximum firing rate for a single nerve cell is actually around 1,000 times per second, making options A and C incorrect. However, the volley principle explains how groups of neurons can fire in alternating patterns to perceive frequencies up to 5,000 Hz, making option B the best choice. Option D incorrectly pairs a low firing rate with the volley principle.

Although the Maximum Firing Rate for a Single Nerve Cell