In response to movement of the oval window,
A) Pressure waves occur in the scala vestibuli.
B) A portion of the basilar membrane vibrates.
C) Certain hair cell receptors in the organ of Corti become excited.
D) The round window is displaced.
E) All of these.

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Movement of the oval window causes pressure waves in the scala vestibuli, which causes a portion of the basilar membrane to vibrate. This vibration then stimulates certain hair cell receptors in the organ of Corti. The displacement of the round window is a result of these pressure waves. Therefore, all of these responses occur in response to movement of the oval window.

In Response to Movement of the Oval Window