When a Nerve Impulse Is Sent to the Brain from the Ear,that

question 92

Multiple Choice

When a nerve impulse is sent to the brain from the ear,that impulse originates from:

• A)the eardrum.
• B)the hair cells on the organ of Corti.
• C)pressure at the oval window.
• D)the basilar membrane.

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