Frequency theory proposes that ________

a. the frequency of the vibrations of the basilar membrane is translated into an equivalent frequency of nerve impulses
b. pitch is determined by the location on the basilar membrane where the message originated
c. pitch is determined by the quality of the sound wave
d. nerve cells fire in sequence, not individually


Answer: a

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