The perceived pitch of a sound depends on _____

A) which part of the tympanic membrane is being vibrated by sound waves
B) which part of the oval window produces waves in the cochlear fluid
C) which region of the basilar membrane was set in motion
D) whether or not the sound moves the incus, malleus, and stapes
E) whether or not the listener has had training in music


Answer: C

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