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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
High-frequency sound detection refers to the ability of the auditory system to perceive and interpret sounds with a frequency above the range of human hearing. This term describes how we detect and process sounds that are typically above 20,000 Hz.
The cochlea is a spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain.