Imagine the basilar membrane was shorter in length from the base to the apex. How would this likely affect auditory perception in humans?
A. We would be less able to localize sounds.
B. We would have less sensitivity for low-intensity sounds.
C. We would have a decreased frequency range of hearing.
D. Auditory information would more quickly be passed to the auditory nerve.
Answer: C
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