What causes "loudness"?
A)The wave frequency or number of vibrations per second increases.
B)The fluid in the cochlea vibrates with more force and this causes the basilar membrane to move more up and down with greater force.
C)The distribution of hair cells that are stimulated changes.
D)The louder the noise,the more both ears send the same nerve impulses.
E)The auditory reception region of the brain simply assigns greater volume to sounds coming from sources that are visually recognized as being louder.

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The force of the fluid in the cochlea and the resulting movement of the basilar membrane is what causes the sensation of "loudness" in the auditory system.

What Causes "Loudness