Shearing Force Occurs on the Stereocilia of the Inner Hair

question 58

Multiple Choice

Shearing force occurs on the stereocilia of the inner hair cells because of movement of the

• A)tympanic and basilar membranes.
• B)tympanic membrane and the oval window.
• C)basilar and tectorial membranes.

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