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By what means do we perceive the pitch of a high-frequency sound (such as 10,000 Hz) ?

A) A sound wave of a particular frequency (such as 10,000 Hz) excites that many hair cells (10,000) .
B) Each hair cell sends one impulse for each sound wave.
C) A sound wave of a particular frequency excites hair cells at a particular location along the basilar membrane.
D) Each sound wave excites a group, or volley, of hair cells.

High-Frequency

Refers to occurrences or operations that happen at a rapid pace or over short periods, often used in contexts like high-frequency trading in finance.

Basilar Membrane

A key structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a crucial role in the process of hearing by vibrating in response to sound waves.

  • Chronicle the development of hearing, tracking the sound from its origin as a wave to its eventual perception within the brain.
  • Distinguish between the perception of high, low, and intermediate frequency sounds.
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