The Temporal Theory Explains How Vibrations in the Inner Ear

Multiple Choice

The temporal theory explains how vibrations in the inner ear fluid are transformed into nerve impulses. Which of the following represents a problem for the theory?

A) Neurons can't fire more than about 1,000 times per second.
B) The basilar membrane cannot vibrate uniformly over its whole length.
C) both neurons can't fire more than about 1,000 times per second and the basilar membrane cannot vibrate uniformly over its whole length.
D) neither neurons can't fire more than about 1,000 times per second nor the basilar membrane cannot vibrate uniformly over its whole length.