Neurons cannot fire fast enough to keep up with high-pitched sound waves. Therefore, they alternate firing according to the ______
a. place theory
b. frequency theory
c. volley principle
d. switch theory
Answer: C
Rationale: A sound measuring 5,000 Hz can be perceived because groups of neurons fire in rapid succession such that their message is of sufficient magnitude.
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