Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Special Senses - Review Questions - Page 331: 10

Answer

a. vibration of the eardrum. b. vibratory motion of the ossicles against the oval window. c. stimulation of hair cells in the spiral organ of Corti.

Work Step by Step

The above steps are part of the process to convert sound to nerve impulses. Cupula is not used for taking the input of sound, it is used for spatial sense.
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