## nerve_phase_locking.jpg

The image is a scientific diagram from a book titled "Audiology: Science to Practice" by Kramer & Brown. The figure number is 5-11 and it illustrates the concept of phase locking code for frequency, which is used in auditory processing.

### Description:

#### Title:
- **Title**: Illustration of phase locking code for frequency.
- **Source**: From Gulick, Gescheider, & Frisina, 1989, p. 183.
- **Copyright Information**: Copyright 1989 by Oxford University Press.

#### Diagram:
The diagram consists of two main parts:

1. **Waveforms**:
   - There are three waveforms shown in the figure: one at the top and two below it.
   - The top waveform is labeled as "538 Hz" and represents a higher frequency tone.
   - The bottom waveform is labeled as "807 Hz" and represents a lower frequency tone.

2. **Time Axis**:
   - The x-axis of each waveform is labeled as "Time (msec)" indicating the time in milliseconds for one cycle of the waveforms.
   - The y-axis shows the amplitude or height of the waves, although it's not explicitly labeled with units like volts or pressure.

3. **Waveform Characteristics**:
   - Both waveforms are sinusoidal, meaning they form a smooth curve that rises and falls symmetrically around a central line (the x-axis).
   - The top waveform completes one full cycle in less time than the bottom waveform due to its higher frequency.
   - The peaks of both waves occur at regular intervals corresponding to their respective frequencies.

4. **Phase Locking**:
   - Below each waveform, there is a series of bars that represent the discharge pattern of a nerve cell responding to these tones.
   - These bars are aligned with specific points on the waveforms and show how the nerve cell responds preferentially during certain phases (positive or negative) of the waves.

5. **Key Observations**:
   - The bars below each waveform indicate when the nerve cell fires in response to the sound waves.
   - For both frequencies, there is a consistent pattern where the nerve cell fires more frequently at specific points within one cycle of the waveforms (phase locking).
   - This phase locking helps the brain interpret and process different frequencies.

#### Legend:
- The figure includes a legend that explains what each part represents. However, since it's not provided in this description, you would need to refer directly to the image for precise details on the legend.

### People in the Image:
There are no people depicted in this scientific diagram; it is purely illustrative of auditory processing concepts using waveforms and nerve cell responses.

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