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2 years ago
5

The highest frequency sound is detected by Group of answer choices unique hair cells located anywhere along the basilar membrane

. hair cells located near the middle of the basilar membrane. hair cells located near the oval window end of the basilar membrane. hair cells located near the helicotrema end of the basilar membrane. the frequency at which the stereocilia vibrate.
Biology
1 answer:
Jet001 [13]2 years ago
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Answer:

Option A, unique hair cells located anywhere along the basilar membrane

Explanation:

When ever a high frequency sound wave is perceived by the Organ of Corti, it magnifies. In the magnification process of Organ of Corti, basilar membrane and along with Organ of Corti moves up and down. On the top of Organ of Corti, the hair cells protrudes. With the movement of basilar and tectorial membranes up and down, the hair cells also move laterally.

Hence, option A is correct

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