Downward flexing of the basilar membrane causes the __________ to bulge outward.
A) oval window
B) cochlea
C) round window
D) ear drum
E) hair cells

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The round window bulges outward to compensate for the inward movement of the oval window when the stapes footplate moves, allowing for fluid displacement within the cochlea. This mechanism ensures that pressure waves can travel through the cochlear fluid, stimulating hair cells for sound perception.

Downward Flexing of the Basilar Membrane Causes the __________ to Bulge