Which of the following sequences correctly arranges the structures of the inner ear from the largest and most inclusive to the smallest and most specific?
A) cochlea - basilar membrane - hair cells
B) cochlea - hair cells - basilar membrane
C) basilar membrane - hair cells - cochlea
D) basilar membrane - cochlea - hair cells

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The cochlea is the largest structure mentioned, serving as a part of the inner ear that contains the organ of Corti and the basilar membrane. The basilar membrane is within the cochlea and supports the hair cells, which are the specific structures that convert mechanical sound vibrations into electrical signals for the brain to interpret. Thus, the sequence from largest and most inclusive to smallest and most specific is cochlea - basilar membrane - hair cells.

Which of the Following Sequences Correctly Arranges the Structures of the Inner