As sound levels increase in the spiral organ (of Corti), ________.
A) outer hair cells stiffen the basilar membrane
B) outer hair cells bend the cilia away from the kinocilium
C) inner hair cells stiffen the basilar membrane
D) inner hair cells bend the cilia away from the kinocilium

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Outer hair cells can change their length and stiffness, which affects the basilar membrane's response to sound, helping to amplify or dampen sound vibrations.

As Sound Levels Increase in the Spiral Organ (Of Corti)