The basal end of the basilar membrane
A) is stiffer than the apical end.
B) is made up of basal cells.
C) responds best to low (bass) frequency sounds.
D) none of the above.

Name: The basal end of the basilar membrane A) is stiffer than the apical end. B) is made up of basal cells. C) responds best to low (bass) frequency sounds. D) none of the above.
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The basal end of the basilar membrane is stiffer than the apical end, which allows it to respond best to high-frequency sounds.

The Basal End of the Basilar Membrane