What Function Is Served by Hair Cells in the Ear

question 91

Multiple Choice

What function is served by hair cells in the ear?

• A) When they move, they cause the eardrum to vibrate.
• B) They protect the delicate membrane in the inner ear.
• C) They serve as the auditory receptors.
• D) They collect sound waves from the air and direct them to the eardrum.

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