cochlear frequency mapping

Cochlear frequency mapping refers to how different parts of the cochlea, the spiral-shaped hearing organ, are tuned to specific sound frequencies. The cochlea acts like a biological frequency map: high-frequency sounds stimulate the base, near the entrance, while low-frequency sounds excite the apex, at the tip. This tonotopic organization allows the brain to interpret various pitches accurately. Essentially, it’s a natural, built-in system that helps us distinguish different sounds based on where they activate along the cochlea's length.