The given statement "High-pitched sounds with short wavelengths displace the basilar membrane far from the oval window" is True .
What is High Pitch Sound ?
The sound of the object changes depending on how fast it is vibrating. When the object is vibrating quickly, high-pitched sounds are heard .
Basil Membrane :- It is a stiff structural element within the cochlea of inner ear which separates the two liquid-filled tubes running along coil of cochlea.
Oval Window : is a membrane around the cochlea.
So , The base of basilar membrane is sensitive to high pitched sounds and is present near the oval window and it's movement perceives the sound .
Whereas the apex of basilar membrane is sensitive to low pitched sounds.
Therefore , the given statement is True .
The given question is incomplete , the complete question is
High-pitched sounds with short wavelengths displace the basilar membrane far from the oval window . True or False ?
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