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The hair cells in the spiral organ are s...

The hair cells in the spiral organ are supported by the

A

basilar membrane

B

vestibule

C

tectorial membrane

D

utricle

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  2. Which portion of the cochlea responds to low frequency sound waves?

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  4. Which of the following bones is in direct contact with oval window ?

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  11. The receptor organs for sence of hearing are located in

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  14. The tympanic membrane is stretched over a cartilaginous ring. It is

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  15. Sound is transmitted from middle ear to internal ear due to

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  18. In the chemistry of vision in mammals, the photosensitive substance is...

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