A nerve impulse will be generated in the cochlea when:
A) movements of the basilar membrane stimulate the hair cells
B) sound waves vibrate the ossicles
C) the sound is recognized by the primary auditory cortex
D) vibrations travel through the auditory canal

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The basilar membrane in the cochlea contains hair cells that are responsible for detecting sound waves. When the basilar membrane moves due to sound waves, it stimulates the hair cells, which generates a nerve impulse that travels to the brain via the auditory nerve.

A Nerve Impulse Will Be Generated in the Cochlea When