The thin elastic membrane covering the sensory hair cells of the ear is known as ______________.

Reissner's membrane

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Tectorial membrane

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Basiliar membrane

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Neuro-sensory membrane

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Solution

The correct option is B Tectorial membrane
Tectorial membrane is a gelatinous membrane covering the sensory hair cells in the scala media of cochlea.

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