Describe the major structures of the inner ear and their functions

What will be an ideal response?


The answer should focus on the roles of the cochlea, oval window, basilar membrane,
round window, auditory hair cells (and their cilia), and the tectorial membrane. A strong answer
will trace the process of hearing from the instant vibrations strike the ear drum, to the subsequent
stretching of the cilia between the basilar and tectorial membranes.

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