What Is the Proper Sequence of Events That Occurs in the Ear

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is the proper sequence of events that occurs in the ear when sound waves hit the tympanic membrane?

• A) displacement of the auditory ossicles, pressure waves occur in the perilymph, the basilar membrane is displaced, stimulation of the cranial nerve VIII, vibration of hair cells against the tectorial membrane
• B) displacement of auditory ossicles, pressure waves occur in the perilymph, the basilar membrane is distorted, vibration of hair cells against the tectorial membrane, stimulation of cranial nerve VIII
• C) displacement of auditory ossicles, the basilar membrane is displaced, pressure waves occur in the perilymph, vibration of hair cells against the tectorial membrane, stimulation of cranial nerve VIII
• D) none of the above

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