Animation 9.9: Frequency Sensitivity of the Basilar Membrane and Auditory CortexClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 248 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:What is the mechanism used in audition to distinguish one frequency from the other?
A. place analysis
B. wavelength analysis
C. Fourier analysis
D. depth analysis
Answer: A
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