Frequency theory runs into problems because:

a. neurons in the auditory pathway go through refractory periods
b. hair cells in the basilar membrane do not act independently
c. some areas of the cerebral cortex are insensitive to varying frequencies
d. the bones of the middle ear vibrate at differential rates


A

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