The Basilar Membrane Is A

question 90

Multiple Choice

The basilar membrane is a:

• A)part of the outer ear that vibrates when sound waves hit it.
• B)a tube like passage that leads to the eardrum.
• C)coiled tube in the inner ear filled with fluid that vibrates in response to sound.
• D)vibrating structure that runs through the center of the cochlea,dividing it into an upper chamber and a lower chamber and containing sense receptors for sound.

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