In response to movement of the oval window,
A)pressure waves occur in the scala vestibuli
B)a portion of the basilar membrane vibrates
C)certain hair cell receptors in the organ of Corti become excited
D)the round window is displaced
E)all of the above occur

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All of the options occur in response to movement of the oval window. Pressure waves occur in scala vestibuli, a portion of the basilar membrane vibrates, and certain hair cell receptors in the organ of Corti become excited. Finally, the round window is displaced as a result of the movement of the oval window.

In Response to Movement of the Oval Window