Describe the movement of the basilar membrane in response to sounds of different frequencies
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The basilar membrane shows distortion as sound waves are transmitted through the oval window by the stapes. High-frequency tones produce a maximal distortion in the basilar membrane near the oval window. Low-frequency tones produce distortion farther away from the oval window.
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