The figure below illustrates the organ of Corti,a part of the cochlea in the human inner ear.

What labeled region of this figure of the organ of Corti is directly stimulated to vibrate in response to the air movements caused by sound?

Question

The figure below illustrates the organ of Corti,a part of the cochlea in the human inner ear.

What labeled region of this figure of the organ of Corti is directly stimulated to vibrate in response to the air movements caused by sound?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Region B, also known as the basilar membrane, is the region in the organ of Corti that is stimulated to vibrate in response to the air movements caused by sound. This vibration activates hair cells, which then send signals to the brain for interpretation as sound.

The Figure Below Illustrates the Organ of Corti,a Part of the Cochlea