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The thin elastic membrane covering the s...

The thin elastic membrane covering the sensory hair cells of the ear is known as

A

Reissner's membrane

B

techorial membrane

C

basilar membrane

D

neuro-sensory membrane

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D
Techorial membrane is a gelatinous membrane covering the sensory hair cells in the scala media of cochlea.
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