Which of the following is NOT true of outer hair cells of the organ of Corti?

A. Occur in multiple rows in each turn of the cochlear duct
B. Will shorten when depolarized and lengthen when hyperpolarized
C. Relay sound information by way of the vestibulocochlear nerve
D. Innervated by motor neurons


Answer: C

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