The collection of fibers in the cochlea that ripples in response to sound vibrations is called the
A) oval window
B) basilar membrane
C) tympanic membrane
D) auditory nerve

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The basilar membrane is the structure in the cochlea that moves in response to sound vibrations, allowing the hair cells to convert these vibrations into electrical signals that the brain interprets as sound.

The Collection of Fibers in the Cochlea That Ripples in Response