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 relays information to the thalamus, which then sends it to the temporal lobe for processing. This is the most accurate description of the pathway for auditory stimulation in sensation and perception. The basilar membrane and oval window are involved in the mechanics of transmitting sound waves through the ear, but they do not directly convey information to the brain. The tympanic membrane is also involved in transmitting sound waves, but it does not relay information directly to the temporal lobe.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Path of Stimulation