Question

What stimulates the auditory nerve?

• A. the movement of the three ear ossicles
• B. the movement of stirrup
• C. the movement of fluid in the cochlea
• D. all

Answer 1

The correct option is C the movement of fluid in the cochlea

Cochlea is a coiled and fluid filled tube having sense of hearing. The movement of the fluid in the cochlea due to the vibrations stimulates the auditory nerve .