Which law or theory is supported by the fact that different frequencies of sound waves maximally deform different parts of the basilar membrane?

A) opponent-process theory
B) impulse frequency theory
C) place theory
D) the all-or-none law

Basilar Membrane

A membrane running the length of the cochlea; sound waves cause a deformation of this membrane, bending the hair cells in the cochlea and thus stimulating the auditory receptors.

Place Theory

a theory in the field of hearing that suggests different areas of the cochlea in the inner ear respond to different frequencies of sound, aiding in pitch perception.

Opponent-Process Theory

A theory of color vision that proposes three pairs of color antagonists: red-green, blue-yellow, and white-black. Excitation of neurons sensitive to one member of a pair automatically inhibits neurons sensitive to the other member.