Which statement strongly supports the notion that a place code is involved in detecting medium-pitch to high-pitch sounds?
A. Antibiotics can degenerate hair cells at the basal end of the basilar membrane, resulting in loss of high-frequency hearing.
B. Mutant mice that lack inner hair cells are unable to hear.
C. Damage to the posterior temporal cortex impairs hearing.
D. Overgrowth of bone over the round window impairs hearing of high-but not low-pitch sounds.
Answer: A
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__________ occurs when synapses are not utilized
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