Perilymph ________.
A) has properties that closely resemble those of cerebrospinal fluid
B) is contained entirely within the cochlea
C) flows within the membranous labyrinth
D) is a gelatinous structure in which the kinocilia and stereocilia of the hair cells are embedded
E) is necessary for the functioning of the receptor cells of the inner ear

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Perilymph is a fluid found in the inner ear that closely resembles cerebrospinal fluid in its ionic composition. It is located in the bony labyrinth surrounding the membranous labyrinth, not entirely within the cochlea or the membranous labyrinth.