Which of the Following Statements Does Not Correctly Describe the Spiral

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does not correctly describe the spiral organ of Corti?

• A) High-frequency sounds stimulate hair cells at the basal end of the basilar membrane.
• B) The "hairs" of the receptor cells are embedded in the tectorial membrane.
• C) The spiral organ is part of the cochlear duct, which equals the scala media.
• D) The tectorial membrane bends with vibrations, whereas the basilar membrane is rigid and fixed.

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