This image depicts the path that sound waves take through the human ear. Which structure contains the basilar membrane?
A)semicircular canals
B)cochlea
C)eardrum
D)pinna

Question

This image depicts the path that sound waves take through the human ear. Which structure contains the basilar membrane? 
A)semicircular canals 
B)cochlea 
C)eardrum 
D)pinna

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The basilar membrane is a structure located within the cochlea of the inner ear. It plays a critical role in the transduction of sound waves into neural signals that can be interpreted by the brain. Semicircular canals are involved in balance, the eardrum (tympanic membrane) transmits sound to the middle ear, and the pinna is the visible outer part of the ear that helps funnel sound waves towards the eardrum.

This Image Depicts the Path That Sound Waves Take Through