The basilar membrane of the cochlea:

Is unaffected by movement of fluid in the scala vestibule

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Covers the oval window and round window

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Vibrates in a pattern determined by the form of the travelling wave in the fluids of the cochlea

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Vibrates when body is subjected to linear acceleration

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Solution

The correct option is D Vibrates when body is subjected to linear acceleration
Linear acceleration in the body can be felt by saccule and utricle of the vestibular apparatus. And this acceleration will cause the cochlear fluid to move which in turn vibrates the basilar membrane.

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	Column I		Column II
(a)	Cochlea	(i)	Ends at the oval window
(b)	Scala vestibuli	(ii)	Coiled part of inner ear
(c)	Organ of Corti	(iii)	Equalizes the pressure on either sides of the ear drum
(d)	Eustachian tube	(iv)	Located on the basilar membrane