As Sound Levels Increase in the Spiral Organ (Of Corti)

question 108

Multiple Choice

As sound levels increase in the spiral organ (of Corti) , .

• A) inner hair cells stiffen the basilar membrane
• B) inner hair cells bend the cilia away from the kinocilium
• C) outer hair cells stiffen the basilar membrane
• D) outer hair cells bend the cilia away from the kinocilium

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Mutual Interdependence

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Price Competition

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