Damage to the basilar membrane is most likely to affect one's
A) olfaction.
B) audition.
C) sense of smell.
D) vestibular sense.

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The basilar membrane is a key component of the auditory system, located within the cochlea of the inner ear. Damage to the basilar membrane is most likely to affect one's ability to hear and process sound, making option B the best choice. Olfaction (sense of smell), as well as the vestibular sense (sense of balance and spatial orientation), are not directly associated with the basilar membrane.

Damage to the Basilar Membrane Is Most Likely to Affect