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An auditory researcher presents the following findings:
- For sounds with a frequency below 1000 Hz, the rate at which neurons fire action potentials corresponds directly to the frequency of the sound wave.
- For sounds with a frequency above 5000 Hz, different frequencies cause peak vibrations at different physical locations along the inner ear's basilar membrane. Based on these two findings, what is the most logical conclusion about how the auditory system codes for pitch?
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An auditory researcher presents the following findings:
- For sounds with a frequency below 1000 Hz, the rate at which neurons fire action potentials corresponds directly to the frequency of the sound wave.
- For sounds with a frequency above 5000 Hz, different frequencies cause peak vibrations at different physical locations along the inner ear's basilar membrane. Based on these two findings, what is the most logical conclusion about how the auditory system codes for pitch?