Pressure waves passing through the perilymph of the cochlea compress the vestibular membrane, and ultimately displace the basilar membrane. What is true of these waves?

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High frequency sounds (high notes) affect the basilar membrane near the base of the cochlea, which is closest to the middle ear, not along its entire length or at its distal end. This is due to the physical properties of the basilar membrane, which varies in width and stiffness along its length, allowing it to resonate at different frequencies at different locations.

Pressure Waves Passing Through the Perilymph of the Cochlea Compress