Interpretation of different sounds is possible because of the ability ofthe to vibrate at different frequencies and stimulatethe .a. vestibular membrane, vestibular nerveb. vestibular membrane, spiral organc. basilar membrane, vestibular nerved. basilar membrane, spiral organ

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