When the Oval Window Vibrates, the Vibration Is Relayed to the Cochlea

question 557

Multiple Choice

When the oval window vibrates, the vibration is relayed to the cochlea. As fluid in the cochlea ripples, the vibration, in turn, is transmitted to the:

• A) basilar membrane.
• B) anvil, hammer, and stirrup.
• C) eardrum.
• D) the hair cells in the auditory nerve.

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