Vibrations in the oval window cause fluid to move back and forth in the:
A) middle ear
B) cochlea
C) auditory nerve
D) auditory receptors

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The oval window is a membrane that separates the middle ear from the cochlea, which is the hearing organ that contains fluid and auditory receptors. Vibrations in the oval window cause the fluid in the cochlea to move back and forth, stimulating the auditory receptors and causing sound to be perceived. Therefore, the correct answer is B - cochlea.

Vibrations in the Oval Window Cause Fluid to Move Back