E4 Cochlea: Basilar Membrane Mechanics and Tonotopia

Title

Von Bekesy traveling wave model and cochlear active amplification. Describe how each frequency has a position of maximum amplitude on the basilar membrane (tonotopia), and how the outer hair cells selectively amplify 40-60 dB at their characteristic frequencies.

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Palos Verdes, Costa de Corral, Chile