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go.lag

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The perceived pitch of a sound depends on
A) which part of the tympanic membrane is being vibrated by sound waves.
B) which part of the oval window produces waves in the cochlear fluid.
C) which region of the basilar membrane was set in motion.
D) whether or not the sound moves the incus, malleus, and stapes.
E) the listener having had training in music.



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I recall doing this last year, it's C, take care.



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