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The sound waves produce the vibarations in the endolymph,which in turn affects one of the following to produce the stumuli for hearing

A

Basilar membrane

B

Tectorial membrane

C

Reissner's membrane

D

Cochlear duct

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B
The tectorial membrane overhangs the sensory hair in the scala media. Its properties are to determine the patterns of vibration of sound waves.
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