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Explain how the binaural localization of high pitched sounds differs from low pitched sounds and why this difference exists

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Generally the low pitched sound vibrates the basilar membrane close to its apex while high pitched sound vibrates the basilar membrane close to its base

Brain receives information at temporal lobe. Thus, high and low pitched sounds are received at the higher and lower part of the temporal lobe.

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