The lowest and usually most intense frequency of a complex sound ...

[hubes95]

The lowest and usually most intense frequency of a complex sound is its
 
  a. attack phase.
  b. decay phase.
  c. overtone.
  d. characteristic frequency.
  e. fundamental frequency.

Question 2

Higher-frequency sounds produce maximal distortion of the basilar membrane
 
  a. near the stapes.
  b. at the apical end of the membrane.
  c. farthest from the stapes.
  d. farthest from the basal end of the membrane.
  e. nearest the tympanic membrane.

[annierak]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: e. fundamental frequency.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a. near the stapes.

[hubes95]

Excellent

[epscape]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it