What is the response of the basilar membrane when the pitch of a song becomes louder?Multiple ChoiceThe membrane will become stretched out and flat.The membrane will curl.The membrane will ripple back and forth like a wave.The membrane will vibrate more forcefully.

Match the following:It receives sound vibration and passes to the eardrumAnswer 1amplifies sound wavesAnswer 2present on basilar membraneAnswer 3

Aging can sometimes lead to an increase in the stiffness at the base of the basilar membrane.What affect would this have on a person's hearing?

The hair cells that line the basilar membrane are so delicate that exposure to loud noise can destroy them.True false question.TrueFalse

Which part of the ear transmits vibrations from incus to cochlea via oval window?A) Tympanic membraneB) PinnaC) StapesD) MalleusE) Incus

Describe the sound energy transformation in each situation.WHISTLING