Asked by
Andrea Lopez del Rincon
on Oct 30, 2024Verified
Which of the following overhangs and is in contact with the hair cells of the organ of Corti?
A) Basilar membrane
B) Tympanic membrane
C) Cochlear duct
D) Tectorial membrane
E) Reticular membrane
Tectorial Membrane
A structure located in the cochlea of the inner ear, playing a key role in the process of sound transduction to the auditory nerve.
Organ of Corti
The Organ of Corti is a structure located within the cochlea of the inner ear, containing hair cells responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals.
Hair Cells
Sensory cells found in the inner ear that are essential for hearing and balance, responding to mechanical stimuli by converting them into electrical signals.
- Understand the structure and function of the human auditory system, including the organ of Corti and the role of the malleus, incus, and stapes
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the structure and function of the human auditory system, including the organ of Corti and the role of the malleus, incus, and stapes