Short wavelengths, from high-pitched sounds, cause displacement of the basilar membrane near the oval window. true false

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Messiah Terrell

Physics

14 April, 14:13

Short wavelengths, from high-pitched sounds, cause displacement of the basilar membrane near the oval window. true false

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Lincoln Schultz · Answer 1

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Short wavelengths, from high-pitched sounds, cause displacement of the basilar membrane near the oval window, is a True statement.

Stapes bones transmit movement to the oval windows. Stapes cause the round window membrane to move out. This turn allows the movement of fluid within the cochlea. This leads to motion of inner cochlear inner hair and thus hearing is possible.