Where Is the Basilar Membrane Most Sensitive to the Vibrations

question 180

Multiple Choice

Where is the basilar membrane most sensitive to the vibrations of very high-frequency sound waves?

• A) closest to the cochlea
• B) at the apex, farthest from the cochlea
• C) about halfway between the cochlea and the apex
• D) It is equally sensitive across the entire membrane.

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