A person can discriminate loud and soft sounds because a loud sound:a

is sent to a different area of the brain than a soft sound.
b. produces a stronger action potential leading to the brain.
c. stimulates a greater number of hair cells.
d. stimulates the hair cells more intensely, increasing the frequency of impulses sent to the
brain.
e. has a different vibration frequency than that of a soft sound.


D

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