Which of the following is part of the organ of Corti?
A) the semicircular canals
B) the hair cells
C) the basilar membrane
D) all of the above
E) both B and C

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The organ of Corti is part of the cochlea in the inner ear and consists of specialized hair cells and the basilar membrane. Therefore, the correct answer is E (both B and C) as the hair cells and the basilar membrane are both components of the organ of Corti. The semicircular canals, on the other hand, are part of the vestibular system, which is responsible for balance and spatial orientation.

Which of the Following Is Part of the Organ of Corti