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High frequency sound waves vibrate the b...

High frequency sound waves vibrate the basilar membrane

A

near the helicotrema

B

near the oval window

C

in the middle of cochlea

D

from oval window to helicotrema

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High frequency sound waves vibrate the basilar membrane near the oval window.
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