Low Frequency Sounds Stimulate Hair Cells on Which Part of the Basilar

Question

Low frequency sounds stimulate hair cells on which part of the basilar membrane?
A) area close to the round window
B) the entire membrane
C) the distal end
D) the middle region
E) area close to the oval window

Accepted Answer

Low frequency sounds stimulate hair cells at the distal end of the basilar membrane, farthest from the oval and round windows. This is due to the membrane's varying stiffness, with the distal end being more flexible and responsive to lower frequencies.