Deflection of the basilar membrane
A) activates the receptors of the organ of Corti.
B) occurs in response to fluid movements in the cochlea.
C) results from displacement of the round window.
D) both activates the sound receptors of the organ of Corti and occurs in response to fluid movements in the cochlea are correct.
E) all of these answers.

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Deflection of the basilar membrane both activates the sound receptors of the organ of Corti and occurs in response to fluid movements in the cochlea. The round window is not directly involved in this process. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

Deflection of the Basilar Membrane