A nerve impulse will be generated in the cochlea when:

A. movements of the basilar membrane stimulate the hair cells
B. sound waves vibrate the ossicles
C. the sound is recognized by the primary auditory cortex
D. vibrations travel through the auditory canal


Answer: A

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