Fluid Movement in the Cochlea Causes

question 128

Multiple Choice

Fluid movement in the cochlea causes

• A) displacement of the round window, which dissipates pressure
• B) deflection of the cupula
• C) the hairs of the receptor cells of the organ of Corti to be bent as they are moved in relation to the otoliths
• D) displacement of the round window, which dissipates pressure, and the hairs of the receptor cells of the organ of Corti to be bent as they are moved in relation to the otoliths
• E) all of these

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