Tonotopic Organization Research – Scientific Review (Replaces 14718671)

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This listing is for the scientific review titled Tonotopic Organization Research – Scientific Review, a foundational research paper published in 2004. This study examines the critical role that correct tonotopic representation—the spatial arrangement of frequency processing in the auditory system—plays in the perception of complex pitch. It was originally published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

This paper is a direct replacement for and alternately identified by PNAS 101(5):1421-5, DOI:10.1073/pnas.0306958101, and PMC ID: PMC337068.

Examines how spatial frequency organization in the auditory system impacts perception.
Provides psychoacoustic evidence for the place theory of hearing.
Fully open access for review and citation via PubMed Central (PMC).

Research Context and Findings

The paper "Correct tonotopic representation is necessary for complex pitch perception" investigates how the brain's spatial organization of frequency processing (tonotopy) affects our ability to perceive complex sounds. Key findings include:

Tonotopy begins at the cochlea, where different regions of the basilar membrane vibrate at different frequencies.
This spatial organization projects through the vestibulocochlear nerve to the primary auditory cortex.
The study demonstrates that proper tonotopic organization is essential for accurate pitch perception.
Disruptions in tonotopic mapping can significantly impair the ability to process complex sounds.
The research provides critical evidence supporting the place theory of hearing.

Related Scientific Research

This matrix outlines related fields of study that inform or are informed by the principles of tonotopic organization.

Research Area	Key Concepts	Relation to Tonotopy	Year Range
Cochlear Function	Basilar membrane vibration, hair cell response	Foundation of tonotopic organization	1960–present
Auditory Cortex Mapping	Frequency gradient organization, tonotopic maps	Neural representation of tonotopy	1990–present
Pitch Perception	Complex sound processing, harmonics	Dependent on tonotopic organization	1980–present
Auditory Critical Periods	Developmental plasticity, tone exposure	Formation of tonotopic maps	1990–present
Adult Auditory Plasticity	Neuromodulatory influences, behavioral training	Modification of tonotopic maps	2000–present

Technical Specs

Product Type: Scientific Research Paper
Authors: Andrew J. Oxenham, Joshua G. Bernstein, Heithem Penagos
Publication: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
Volume/Issue: Vol. 101, No. 5
Pages: 1421-1425
Publication Date: February 2004
DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0306958101
PMC ID: PMC337068
PMID: 14718671
Research Focus: Tonotopic representation, complex pitch perception
Methodology: Psychoacoustic experiments
Subject: Auditory system, cochlear function
Keywords: Tonotopy, pitch perception, auditory cortex, cochlea
Open Access: Yes (via PMC)
Dimensions (in): Height: 5.13; Width: 4.0; Length: 1.13

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What is the main topic of this paper?

The paper investigates how the spatial mapping of frequencies in the auditory system, known as tonotopy, is essential for our ability to perceive complex pitch.

How can I access the full text of this paper?

This paper is available via Open Access through PubMed Central (PMC). You can find it by searching for its PMC ID: PMC337068 or its DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0306958101.

What did the research find?

The study demonstrated that a correct and orderly tonotopic map in the auditory system is necessary for accurate complex pitch perception, providing strong evidence for the place theory of hearing.

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