Sound Waves Arriving at a Listener First Strike The

Question

Sound waves arriving at a listener first strike the
A)tectorial membrane.
B)tympanic membrane.
C)round-window membrane.
D)hair cell membrane.
E)basilar membrane.

Accepted Answer

Sound waves first strike the tympanic membrane, also known as the eardrum, causing it to vibrate and transmit the sound to the inner ear. The other membranes listed come into play later in the process of hearing.