In the cochlea of the inner ear, the tectorial membrane covers both the inner and outer hair cells. However, only the tips of the stereocilia (i.e., hairs) of __________ hair cells are embedded in the tectorial membrane.

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Physiology Test Question

In the cochlea of the inner ear, the tectorial membrane covers both the inner and outer hair cells. However, only the tips of the stereocilia (i.e., hairs) of __________ hair cells are embedded in the tectorial membrane.

	(A) inner
	(B) outer

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Posted: Sunday, November 1, 2015