Located on the basilar membrane is the ________, containing hair cell sensory receptors for the sense of hearing

A) semicircular canals
B) cochlear duct
C) organ of Corti
D) tympanic membrane


C
Explanation:
A) The semicircular canals are not located on the basilar membrane.
B) The cochlear duct is a space.
C) Correct.
D) The tympanic membrane does not contain hair cells.

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