The structure that overlies the organ of Corti and is attached to the tips of the hair cells is the

A) tectorial membrane.
B) perilymph.
C) stapedius.
D) endolymph.
E) basilar membrane.


A) tectorial membrane.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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