Asked by Maxwell Washington on Sep 29, 2024

What process allows us to hear pitch,according to place theory

A)  There is differential movement of specific ossicles. 
B)  The entire cochlea vibrates at a speed equivalent to the wavelengths that stimulate the ear. 
C)  Vibrations occur at specific locations on the basilar membrane. 
D)  Specific hair cells are simultaneously stimulated all along the length of the semi-circular canals.

Place Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests the perception of pitch corresponds to the vibration of different places along the basilar membrane of the inner ear.

Basilar Membrane

A critical structure in the cochlea of the inner ear, it plays a key role in the mechanical analysis of sound waves for hearing.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity within the inner ear, playing a crucial role in converting sound waves into electrical signals.

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