Which of the following best describes the path of stimulation in auditory sensation and perception?
A) the auditory nerve relays information to the thalamus via the temporal lobe
B) the basilar membrane conveys information to the thalamus via the oval window
C) the auditory nerve relays information to the temporal lobe via the thalamus
D) the tympanic membrane relays information to the temporal lobe via the thalamus

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The auditory nerve carries signals from the cochlea in the inner ear directly to the brain. The primary auditory cortex, located in the temporal lobe, receives these signals after they are relayed and processed through the thalamus, which acts as a relay station for sensory information.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Path of Stimulation