Cochlear Neurons Are Stimulated by

question 14

Multiple Choice

Cochlear neurons are stimulated by

• A) vibrating the oval window.
• B) vibrations of the tectorial membrane.
• C) bending microvilli or stereocilia on the hair cells.
• D) movement of the otoliths in the endolymph.
• E) turning the spiral organ.

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