Which of the following is TRUE for hearing? the organ of Corti sits on top of the vestibular membrane the stapes is connected to the round window the stereocilia of the hair cells of the organ of Corti are connected to the basilar membrane O the cochlear duct is located between the vestibular and the basilar membranes

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Which of the following is TRUE for hearing?
the organ of Corti sits on top of the vestibular membrane
the stapes is connected to the round window
the stereocilia of the hair cells of the organ of Corti are connected to the basilar membrane
the cochlear duct is located between the vestibular and the basilar membranes
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following is TRUE for hearing? the organ of Corti sits on top of the vestibular membrane the stapes is connected to the round window the stereocilia of the hair cells of the organ of Corti are connected to the basilar membrane the cochlear duct is located between the vestibular and the basilar membranes
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Auditory mechanoreceptors assist in detection of sound wave and transducer them into nerve impulse. This also help in keeping balance by controlling the muscles needed to keep the body study and avoiding the toppling over. 

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