The Structure in the Ear That Is Most Directly Responsible

question 123

Multiple Choice

The structure in the ear that is most directly responsible for the ability to discriminate different pitches of sound is the

• A) oval window.
• B) round window.
• C) basilar membrane.
• D) tectorial membrane.
• E) tympanic membrane.

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