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In mammalian ear, a membranous structure...

In mammalian ear, a membranous structure which separate the schala vestibuli and scala media is

A

Basilar membrane

B

Reissner's membrane

C

Autolith membrane

D

Tectorial membrane

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B
The vestibular membrane or Reissner’s membrane is a membrane inside the cochlea of the inner ear. It separate scala vestibule filled with perilymph to scala media filled with endolymph.
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