Distortion of hair cells in the cochlea causes
A) initiation of action potentials in CN VI.
B) bending of the basilar membrane.
C) movement of the tympanic membrane.
D) initiation of action potentials in CN VIII.

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Distortion of hair cells in the cochlea leads to the initiation of action potentials in the auditory nerve, which is cranial nerve VIII (CN VIII).

Distortion of Hair Cells in the Cochlea Causes