Which of the following is contained in the middle ear?

A) The auditory nerve.
B) The organ of Corti.
C) The basilar membrane.
D) The eardrum.

Basilar Membrane

A membrane in the cochlea of the inner ear; it plays a crucial role in the sense of hearing by vibrating in response to sound waves.

Auditory Nerve

The cranial nerve responsible for transmitting sound information from the cochlea of the inner ear to the brain.

Organ Of Corti

The receptor for hearing that lies on the basilar membrane in the cochlea.