Pressure Waves Passing Through the Perilymph of the Cochlea Compress

question 3

Multiple Choice

Pressure waves passing through the perilymph of the cochlea compress the vestibular membrane, and ultimately displace the basilar membrane. What is true of these waves?

• A) High frequency waves (high notes) depress the basilar membrane closest to the middle ear.
• B) High frequency waves (high notes) depress the basilar membrane all along its length.
• C) High frequency waves (high notes) depress the basilar membrane closest to the distal end of the cochlea.
• D) High frequency waves (high notes) depress the basilar membrane midway along its length.

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