Within the organ of Corti, the _____ are the "bristles" atop each hair cell that brush against the tectorial membrane and trigger nerve impulses that flow to the brain.
A)stereocilia
B)auditory ossicles
C)umami
D)stapes

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The "bristles" atop each hair cell in the organ of Corti are called stereocilia. These structures brush against the tectorial membrane, which causes them to bend and trigger nerve impulses that are sent to the brain. The other choices (B, C, and D) do not relate to the structure and function of the organ of Corti, which is crucial for hearing.

Within the Organ of Corti, the _____ Are the "Bristles