The organ of Corti is a structure containing sensory hair cells which act as auditory receptors. The statement which is not applicable to organ of Corti is
A
It is located on Reissner's membrane
B
The hair cells are present in rows and in close contact with afferent nerve fibres
C
Stereocilia project from the apical part of each hair cell
D
Tectorial membrane lies above the rows of hair cells