As sound pressure increases, why does the basilar membrane's response shift towards the base in the cochlea?

💡 Explanation

Increased sound pressure causes greater displacement of the basilar membrane, and because of its nonlinear stiffness, the peak of the displacement shifts towards the stiffer base. This results in a broader excitation pattern and recruitment of more hair cells, therefore the resonance alters rather than nerve habituation becoming a factor.

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