Which of the following ear structures is CORRECTLY paired with a description?
A) tympanic membrane - covered with auditory hair cells
B) ossicles - bones of the middle ear
C) basilar membrane - fluid-filled structure in the inner ear
D) cochlea - ear drum

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The ossicles are indeed the bones of the middle ear, consisting of the malleus, incus, and stapes. The tympanic membrane (A) is not covered with auditory hair cells, but instead vibrates in response to sound waves. The basilar membrane (C) is a fluid-filled structure in the inner ear, but it contains the organ of Corti, which is responsible for detecting sound. The cochlea (D) is not the ear drum, but rather a coiled structure in the inner ear that contains the organ of Corti.

Which of the Following Ear Structures Is CORRECTLY Paired with a Description