The basilar membrane transmits action potentials to the middle ear, where they are converted to nerve impulses.

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The basilar membrane is located in the inner ear and transmits nerve impulses, not action potentials, to the auditory nerve. The nerve impulses are then sent to the brain for processing. The middle ear is responsible for transmitting sound waves from the outer ear to the inner ear.

The Basilar Membrane Transmits Action Potentials to the Middle Ear